With a heart full of both sorrow and gratitude, we, the Missionary Sisters of St.
Columban, join the Church and the world in mourning the passing of Pope
Francis.
His life was a living witness to the Joy of the Gospel—marked by deep
humility, authenticity, and love. In word and in action, he showed us what it
means to live with compassion, to walk with the marginalized, and to speak
courageously about the truths we often find difficult to face.
Through his simplicity and profound presence, he reminded us that we are
one human family, called not to fear, but to love. He broke boundaries—not
for the sake of division, but to reveal the deeper unity that binds us all.
Pope Francis invited us to live the Gospel not only in belief, but in
flesh—through justice, mercy, and sincere care for one another and for our
common home, Mother Earth. His legacy calls each of us to continue that
mission. As someone beautifully said, “He was the right Pope at the right
time.”
I give thanks for his life, his leadership, and his enduring inspiration. May
we honor his memory by living with courage, walking in hope, and loving
with hearts open to all.
Sr. Anne Carbon
Congregational Leader
Missionary Sisters of St. Columban