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On Sunday, May 4, the Vatican held the final mourning Mass for Pope Francis, marking the end of the traditional nine-day prayer period known as the Novemdiales.
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The solemn service paves the way for the Conclave scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, to elect the next pope.
Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti led the liturgy at Saint Peter’s Basilica alongside the College of Cardinals. In his homily, he reflected on the Gospel of John, highlighting how Christ entrusted Peter with a mission rooted in love and service—values Pope Francis upheld throughout his papacy.
Mamberti praised Francis for fulfilling this mission with unwavering dedication, saying he “remained faithful to the end, giving all his strength.” The cardinal noted the significance of holding the final Novemdiale Mass on the Third Sunday of Easter, a spiritually resonant moment as the Church prepares to choose a new pontiff.
Referencing the Acts of the Apostles—“We must obey God rather than men”—Cardinal Mamberti said these words encapsulated Pope Francis’s papal legacy, evident in his teachings, actions, and simple lifestyle.
He recalled standing beside Francis on Easter Sunday at the Loggia of the Blessings, witnessing both his suffering and his determination to serve the Church to his last breath.
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