Rep. Moore Statement on Passing of Pope Francis

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church:

"Mina and I join fellow Catholics in West Virginia and across the globe in mourning the loss of Pope Francis and praying for the repose of his soul.

"In his final message - shared just yesterday for Easter - the Holy Father wrote: 'Christ is risen! These words capture the entire meaning of our existence, for we were not made for death but for life.' A fitting end to a papacy focused on joy.

"I encourage all Catholics to join me in praying and fasting for the Holy Father and for the Catholic Church as She begins to select a new successor to St. Peter.

"Eternal rest grant unto him, o Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace."

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