Don Bosco Salesian Institute held a special Mass for the repose of Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Mass was offered in recognition of his lifetime of service to the Church and humanity. He was known for his humility, care for the poor, and his ongoing call for peace and interfaith dialogue.
The Mass was presided over by Father Morcos, with the participation of a group of the institute’s students and staff, who joined in prayer, asking for mercy on his soul and expressing gratitude for his rich spiritual and humanitarian legacy.
It is worth noting that Pope Francis was elected as the Pope of the Vatican on March 13, 2013, succeeding Pope Benedict XVI. He was the first Pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit Pope. His papacy was marked by a close relationship with youth, a strong emphasis on social justice, and commitment to environmental
