A Mass was set for 7 p.m. April 21 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, which will be led by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger.

Allentown Bishop Alfred A. Schlert holds a special Mass in honor of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown. Pope Francis died Monday morning at age 88. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Some came on their way to work, and several wiped away tears as they prayed for the late pope who died at age 88.