Brendan O’Regan
Pope Francis gives the homily during an evening prayer service in St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican December 31, 2021. Photo: CNS/Remo Casilli, Reuters. I write this column in a state of shock – at the dramatic news of the death of Pope Francis. I saw the sad news breaking on Sky News last Monday morning. The general reaction was one of shock but not surprise, given the Pontif’s ill-health. Last Sunday, watching the coverage of the Easter ceremonies…
