Overview

• The Cathedral of Plasencia hosted a funeral mass for Pope Francis on May 1, presided over by Bishop Ernesto Brotóns and attended by civic and religious leaders.
• Brotóns praised the late pontiff as a 'good shepherd' and highlighted his humility, compassion for the poor, and key moments of his papacy.
• Málaga’s diocesan funeral mass is scheduled for May 2 at 20:00, with Archbishop emeritus Francisco Pérez González stepping in for the hospitalized Bishop Jesús Catalá.
• The Málaga service will include a reflection on Pope Francis's pontificate and feature liturgical music by the cathedral choir and organist.
• Following the diocesan services, local parishes across Málaga will hold additional masses in the coming days to commemorate the late pope.