Statement on the Death of Pope Francis

The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, our Associates, and Ursuline Sisters Mission mourn the death of our Holy Father Pope Francis. Since 2013, Pope Francis has been a beacon of mercy, hope, and love to people around the world, especially the poor, the sick, exiles, refugees, those who were imprisoned, as well as all those who felt isolated from the mainstream. He visited peoples around the world as a way to point to the value of the global human family. He also focused attention to the care of our earthly home and vulnerable populations.

Each Ursuline Sister and all our colleagues in ministry hope to honor his life and memory by our witness to gospel service and missionary discipleship.