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Date: 23 Apr 2025
The Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Micky Murray has opened a book of condolence in memory of Pope Francis at Belfast City Hall.
The Lord Mayor said: "I was saddened to hear of the death of Pope Francis just a day after he gave his final Easter blessing at St Peter's Square on Sunday.
"We extend our sympathies and condolences to all those who are mourning Pope Francis's death.
"We can all reflect on the way Pope Francis worked to bring people together from different backgrounds through mutual respect and understanding.”
Father Tim Bartlett, principal organiser of the late Pope’s visit to Ireland in 2018, was also in attendance.
A special council meeting to mark Pope Francis’s passing, and to allow members to pay tribute to him and reflect on his legacy will take place tomorrow, Thursday 24 April at 5pm. This will be live-streamed and publicly accessible.
The physical book of condolence can be signed at Belfast City Hall from Monday to Friday 9.30am-5pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Belfast City Hall will be illuminated in yellow and white on Saturday evening.
An online book of condolence can also be signed on Belfast City Council’s website www.belfastcity.gov.uk/condolences