His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre,
The Apostolic Nunciature in the United States

His Eminence Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich,
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago

 Your Eminences,

 It is with deep sadness that we heard of the passing of Pope Francis. In these moments of mourning for the entire Roman Catholic community, we pray for the eternal rest of the soul of their beloved pastor.

On behalf of the clergy and faithful of our Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of the Americas, please accept our sincere condolences and sympathy!

May God grant rest his soul in peace!

 † Archbishop and Metropolitan Nicolae