Farewell to Pope Francis: Funeral service in the Fulda Cathedral inspires the faithful
Farewell to Pope Francis: Funeral service in the Fulda Cathedral inspires the faithful
On April 24, 2025, a moving pontifical request took place in the Fulda Cathedral to say goodbye to Pope Francis. The mourners of the diocese of Fulda came together to commemorate a man whose work was characterized by mercy. The main celebrants of the measurement ceremony were Bishop Dr. Michael Gerber, Auxiliary Bishop Prof. Dr. Karlheinz Diez and Bishop EM. Heinz Josef Algermissen. Her words and memories about Francis reflected his deep beliefs and the message he leaves the world.
Bishop Dr. Michael Gerber paid tribute to the work of Pope Francis and emphasized that he was in favor of a church of mercy. In his speech, he established a clear connection between the Pope's message and the moral challenges of today's society. Gerber called the church to become a "school of empathy" and criticized statements by Elon Musk, in which the weakness of western civilization was seen in a lack of empathy. Francis taught to accept people in his weakness and fragility and to understand the gospel as an alternative to ruthlessness.
a life in mercy
Auxiliary Bishop Prof. Dr. Karlheinz Diez emphasized that Francis not only preached mercy, but also lived. This concluded the principles of Ignatian spirituality that emphasize God's finding in all things. He pointed out how important it was to look at the edge of society and to help the poor. These aspects were not only part of Francis' teaching, but also central elements of his life.
Bishop EM. Heinz Josef Algermissen reminded of personal encounters with Francis and his express request for prayer for a missionary church. The deep connection and the request for support illustrate the Pope's mission to lead people to mercy.
The requiem was musically framed by the Fulda cathedral choir and the youth cathedral choir, under the direction of cathedral bandmaster Franz-Peter Huber. In addition, Nico Miller played on the choral organ on the Dom Orgel and Ulrich Moormann and thus contributed to the festive atmosphere of the farewell. In memory of his tireless message of mercy and reconciliation, a condolence book was interpreted in the Fulda Cathedral. This enables people to put down their grief and memories of Francis. Pope Francis, who repeatedly emphasized the importance of mercy during his tenure, did not allow himself to be prevented from continuing to be active in the Church during his state of health. His mission message about the missionaries of mercy, which was read out during his stay in the hospital, shows his continued support for the good work of reconciliation. a legacy of mercy
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