Services in South Holland to mark death of Pope Francis

Special masses are being put on at Catholic churches in South Holland this weekend to mark the passing of Pope Francis earlier this week.

Requiem masses will take place at The Immaculate Conception and St Norbert Church at 7pm tonight (Friday, April 25) and on Sunday at 11am.

A book of condolences has also been opened at the church for anyone to sign.

One will also take place at the Holy Trinity Church in Foxes Low Road, Holbeach on Sunday at 9am.

Fr Jim Burke the priest at both churches has praised Pope Francis whose funeral is due to take place tomorrow (Saturday). You can read his words here.