The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has announced that it will organise a series of solemn activities to honour the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis.
The Catholic Church leader died peacefully earlier on Monday, April 21, 2025. Ghanaian fashion
The Vatican officially confirmed the death of the Pope after he was hospitalised recently.
Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Easter Sunday, April 20 — just a day before his passing.
Pope Francis was the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Latin American to occupy the position.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference, in a statement signed by Most Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Catholic Bishop of Sunyani and President of the GCBC, called on all clergy, consecrated persons, and lay faithful to unite in prayer and remembrance for the late Pontiff.
According to the conference, the earmarked activities will include A National Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date to be determined.
“All archdioceses, dioceses, and parishes are encouraged to organise local Requiem Masses and special Holy Hours in honour of Pope Francis. These should be moments of prayerful reflection on his teachings and witness.
“Schools, seminaries, and other Catholic institutions may wish to host prayer services, talks, or discussions to help the faithful, especially the young, to appreciate the life and legacy of Pope Francis,” part of the statement read.
The statement admonished members of the Catholic Church to pray not only for the repose of Pope Francis’ soul but also for the global Church as it prepares to elect his successor.
“May the Lord, whom he served so faithfully and joyfully, welcome him into the eternal joy of His heavenly kingdom,” the statement concluded.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
