Speaking on Thought for the Day this morning on BBC Radio 4, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, expressed sadness at the death of Pope Francis.
The Cardinal said that “the death of Pope Francis takes from us a voice that has been heard in every corner of the world”.
Cardinal Nichol's full message can be read below.
"Good morning.
"Today a voice has fallen silent. The death of Pope Francis takes from us a voice has been heard in every corner of the world: a voice of warm encouragement and sharp challenge, expressing both love of God and love of our shared humanity.
