Archdiocese remembers Pope Francis at cathedral Mass

Priests pray during Mass. Hundreds joined Cardinal Cupich as he presided over a memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis at Holy Name Cathedral on April 23, 2025. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21 at the age of 88. Chicago auxiliary bishops, priests and deacons from across the archdiocese, and religious leaders from several different faiths, gathered for prayer to honor the much-loved pope. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

A lector proclaims the first reading during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Members of the congregation listen during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Stephanie McIntyre swings the thurible. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Priests in residence at the cathedral listen to the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

People pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Religious women bring up the gifts during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich makes his way around the altar incensing a portrait of the pope. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Joined by bishops, Cardinal Cupich celebrates the Eucharistic Prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Members of the congregation pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Members of the congregation pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Joined by bishops, Cardinal Cupich celebrates the Eucharistic Prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Altar servers lead the procession out of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Auxiliary Bishops John Siemianowski and Lawrence Sullivan walk in the final procession after the liturgy. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Ushers hand out holy cards of Pope Francis following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Ushers hand out holy cards of Pope Francis following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)