Condolences, tributes and reflections on Pope Francis

Tributes, reflections and prayers have flowed in from the churches and Christian organisations across Britain and Ireland following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025.

We give thanks for the leadership of Pope Francis and pray that his ecumenical vision and prophetic defence of human dignity will continue to inspire Christians and people of good will around the world.

Catholic Church in England and Wales

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Church of England

Church of Ireland

Church of Scotland

Churches Together in England

Church in Wales

Coptic Orthodox Church UK

Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Irish Council of Churches

Methodist Church in Britain

Methodist Church in Ireland

Salvation Army

The Scottish Episcopal Church

United Reformed Church

Post expires on June 24th, 2025