Pope stood for the dignity of all people

There is also mourning for Pope Francis in Australia: As an “inspiration for millions of people” and a “guide of hope,” the head of the Catholic Church is honored in numerous obituaries. The faithful of the St. Christopher community in Sydney also say their goodbyes to 'Pope Franz, 'as he is affectionately known. Pastor Roland Maurer reports on how the community in the Croydon district is reacting to the news of the death of their chief shepherd.

Pope Francis died of a stroke at the age of 88. Credit: ©MASSIMILIANO MIGLIORATO/CPP / /PA/Alamy/AAPImage

Flags at half mast as a sign of mourning. The Requiem for Francis is on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm in St. Christopher, 112 Edwin Street North, Croydon NSW 2132 For more stories, interviews and news from SBS German, discover our podcast collection here.