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Cardinals celebrate the ninth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on the third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025, at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

9 memorable quotes from the Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis

May 6, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinals reflected on the service and legacy of Pope Francis’ pontificate, highlighting his strong work ethic and focus on mercy... Read more

Cardinal Dominique Mamberti delivers his homily during the ninth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on the third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025, at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

FULL TEXT: Cardinal Mamberti’s homily for the ninth Novendiales Mass

May 4, 2025

By CNA Staff

Here is the full text of Cardinal Dominique Mamberti’s homily for the ninth and final Novendiales Mass on Sunday, May... Read more

Cardinal Dominique Mamberti celebrates the ninth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on the third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025, at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

Pope Francis was ‘faithful to his mission,’ cardinal says at ninth Novendiales Mass

The mission of a pope “is love itself, which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity,” Cardinal Dominique... Read more

Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime speaks at the eighth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica, Saturday, May 3, 2025.

FULL TEXT: Cardinal Artime’s homily on the eighth day of Novendiales

May 3, 2025

By CNA Staff

“To pray for the dead means, therefore, to love those who have died, and that is what we are doing... Read more

Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime incenses the altar at the eighth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica, Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Pope Francis urged ‘heart and spirit’ for ‘the poorest’ among us, Cardinal Artime says

May 3, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed... Read more