24/04/2025
Belfast Opens Book Of Condolence For Pope Francis
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has opened a book of condolence at Belfast City Hall in memory of Pope Francis, who passed away recently.
Expressing his sadness, The Lord Mayor said: "I was saddened to hear of the death of Pope Francis just a day after he gave his final Easter blessing at St Peter's Square on Sunday. We extend our sympathies and condolences to all those who are mourning Pope Francis's death. We can all reflect on the way Pope Francis worked to bring people together from different back grounds through mutual respect and understanding.”
Father Tim Bartlett, who was the principal organiser of the late Pope’s visit to Ireland in 2018, was also present at the opening.
A special council meeting will be held tomorrow, Thursday 24 April at 5 pm, to mark Pope Francis’s passing and to allow members to pay tribute to his legacy. The meeting will be live-streamed and accessible to the public.
The physical book of condolence is available for signing at Belfast City Hall from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Belfast City Hall will be illuminated in yellow and white on Saturday evening as a mark of respect.
An online book of condolence is also accessible on Belfast City Council’s website at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/condolences.
Expressing his sadness, The Lord Mayor said: "I was saddened to hear of the death of Pope Francis just a day after he gave his final Easter blessing at St Peter's Square on Sunday. We extend our sympathies and condolences to all those who are mourning Pope Francis's death. We can all reflect on the way Pope Francis worked to bring people together from different back grounds through mutual respect and understanding.”
A special council meeting will be held tomorrow, Thursday 24 April at 5 pm, to mark Pope Francis’s passing and to allow members to pay tribute to his legacy. The meeting will be live-streamed and accessible to the public.
The physical book of condolence is available for signing at Belfast City Hall from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Belfast City Hall will be illuminated in yellow and white on Saturday evening as a mark of respect.
An online book of condolence is also accessible on Belfast City Council’s website at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/condolences.
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