It’s with great sadness this Easter Monday that we, as Catholics, mourn the loss of our Holy Father Pope Francis.

I think the good Pope Francis will be remembered as the Pope of Mercy. And what a magnificent example he gave to all of us by showing up for Easter yesterday in St. Peter’s Plaza to bless the people, wishing them all a Happy Easter, and then bestowing his “Urbi et Orbi” blessing to the whole world. He was weak and ill, but was not going to feel sorry for himself. He rose to the occasion, using his last strength to minister to the people with a smile on his face, and kindness, warmth and tenderness in his touch. May he rest in Peace, and may Our Blessed Mother, and Salus Populi Romani, his favorite Icon, intercede for his soul and for all of us.

As we enter the official period of mourning, followed by a Solemn Funeral Mass and burial, we will be preparing for the Conclave to elect the next Pope. Relevant Radio will be here to bring you coverage of the entire process. But in the meantime, please stay tuned to Relevant Radio in these days and join us each evening on the Family Rosary Across America at 7 PM Central Time as we pray for the repose of his soul and for the next Roman Pontiff.

With Prayers,