Following the passing of our beloved Pope Francis on the morning of Monday, 21 April 2025, we wish to inform all those living or working in Belgium of the opportunity to attend a commemorative Holy Mass dedicated to the late Pontiff. The Mass will take place on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 19:00 at the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Koekelberg, Brussels.
The ceremony is being organised by the Belgian Bishops’ Conference. It will be presided over by Archbishop Luc Terlinden, President of the Conference, and concelebrated with the other Belgian bishops. More info on the commemorative holy mass is available here.
Book of condolences for Pope Francis at the European Parliament in Brussels. (Photo: COMECE)
In addition, for those who wish to offer their condolences, we inform you that a book of condolences is available in every cathedral across Belgium. A condolence book has also been made available at the European Parliament.
The Apostolic Nunciature to the European Union has likewise opened a book of condolences. It may be signed on Wednesday 23, Thursday 24, and Friday 25 April, between 10:00 and 13:00, and 15:00 and 17:00. The Nunciature is located at Avenue Brugmann 289, 1180 Brussels.
Those who are unable to visit the Nunciature in person may express their condolences electronically by emailing: condoleances.franciscusppATgmail.com
The President of COMECE, Bishop Mariano Crociata, shared a message of condolence a few hours after the death of Pope Francis. The message is available here.