EDM 1112: The death of His Holiness Pope Francis

That this House notes with deep sadness the death of the Holy Father, His Holiness Pope Francis, on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025; gives thanks for his life of service to the Catholic Church, his loyalty to the teachings of Jesus Christ and compassion for those most in need right across the world; and stands in solidarity and sympathy with the Catholic community in Newcastle-under-Lyme and up and down the United Kingdom who mourn his passing and expresses its wish that Pope Francis rests in eternal peace.