Estrella del Paso Reacts to Death of Pope Francis
April 21, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2025 Contact: Sandra Ramirez, Sramirez@estrella.org | 915-539-2855
Estrella del Paso Reacts to Death of Pope Francis
El Paso, TX – It is with deep sorrow and reverence that we at Estrella del Paso mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis leaves behind a profound legacy of compassion, humility, and advocacy for the marginalized.
Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis championed the rights of migrants and refugees, emphasizing human dignity and compassion in the face of immigration challenges. He argued that immigration laws should prioritize human dignity over enforcement measures.
As we grieve this tremendous loss, we also recommit ourselves to the vision he so powerfully championed. In honoring his legacy, we will continue to advocate, serve, and uplift immigrant communities with the same tenderness and courage that Pope Francis embodied.
As we honor Pope Francis’s memory, let us reaffirm our commitment to supporting immigrants and upholding the values of justice, solidarity, and compassion that he so fervently promoted.
May he rest in eternal peace, and may his spirit guide us as we carry forward the Gospel call to welcome the stranger.
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About Estrella del Paso: Estrella del Paso, formerly Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services (DMRS) is the largest provider of free immigration legal services in West Texas and New Mexico. The organization was formed in 1986 through a collaboration of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
