Our condolences are with the global community mourning his loss.
Described by some as the People’s Pope, he was the first Latin American pontiff, the first Jesuit pope and the first to choose the name Francis.
Support available
The University’s Chaplaincy provides pastoral and spiritual support for students and staff of all faiths and none.
At this time, any students and staff affected are encouraged to access the support the Chaplaincy offers.
St Albert’s Catholic Chaplaincy serves Catholic students and staff at the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University and Queen Margaret University.
Home to the Catholic Students’ Union, St Albert’s is situated at 23 -24 George Square near the University’s Main Library.