Australian Catholics Mourn Pope Francis

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 88.

Bishop Paul reflects on the death of Pope Francis.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Pope Francis and confirmed flags would fly at half-mast across government buildings from tomorrow (April 22) as a mark of respect.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is making available an email address condolencebook@catholic.org.au for anyone wishing to write messages of condolence following the death of Pope Francis. You may find it useful to express your grief. The ABCB will find an appropriate and respectful way of passing them on to the Nuncio.

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Media Statement

The Vatican News announcement

Statement on Death of Pope Francis by Cardinal Bychok

Caritas Australia Media Statement

Catholic Social Services Australia Media Release

Liturgical notes for the offering of Mass for Pope Francis

Formalities following the death of a Pope

Funeral Arrangements for Pope Francis

St Brendan’s Church Coragulac – tribute to Pope Francis

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

- Acknowledgement of Country -