Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s online Book of Condolence in memory of Pope Francis has been opened.

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Book of Condolence

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's online Book of Condolence

in memory of Pope Francis.

This online book of condolence will remain open

until Wednesday 14 May 2025.

Click here to submit your condolences

Book of Condolence entries 

Name Message
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman William McCaughey

I wish to extend my sympathies to all those grieving at the passing of Pope Francis. He was a humble man who was held in high regard and with deep affection by many across the Borough.

Ann ODonnell Thank you Francis for being a champion of social justice anf the poor
  Rest in Peace Pope Francis, you could truly say; I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Sarah Simpson Serving God to the end.
Deputy Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Cllr Bréanainn Lyness As a Catholic and as Deputy Mayor, I join our community in prayer for Pope Francis, he was a voice for the marginalised and Christendom. He commanded respect through his good nature and deeds. History will remember him as one of the greatest of our Popes. God bless the Pope.
H. Boyd May You Rest in Eternal Peace in your Father's House
Dylan McRandal May you Rest In Perfect Peace Holy Father. Humble man, who served with dignity till the end
Niall Mcelroy Rest in peace Pope Francis you will be among the saints in heaven
Mary Martin A loving and humble man, he prayed for everyone especially the lowly and marginalised. We remember him now may his gentle soul rest in peace
Shay higgins RIP
Stewart Dickson MLA Thoughs and condolences, Francis a man of Faith and humility
  May the next Pope lead by your example. Rest in peace Pope Francis. You served God to the very end.
Donal Walsh Pope Francis May you rest in eternal peace in our Lords House. Thank you for serving the people so well with kindness and humility.
  R.i.p such a humble man
David Crawford Rest in peace
Paul Requiscat in pace, Pope Francis, may you receive eternal peace and blessings.
Ruth McNeill Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
Martin Hinchey Rest In Peace