Less than 24 hours after the announcement of Pope Francis’s death, the Archdiocese of Montreal gathered a large assembly for a solemn requiem Mass celebrated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral.

Message of Condolence from the Archbishop of Montreal

"I express my deep sorrow at the tragedy that occurred during the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver.

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As part of the diocesan tributes to Pope Francis, Archbishop Lépine is offering a special performance of Mozart’s Requiem, presented by the Chœur polyphonique de Montréal, on Wed., Apr. 30, 2025, at 8 p.m., at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. Admission is free, and all are welcome.