Throughout the week, our school community has been commemorating the life and achievements of Pope Francis.

Staff and pupil representatives joined those from across Lancashire at St Mary's Church yesterday for a special Mass celebrated by Bishop John.

In his homily, Bishop John paid tribute to Pope Francis, describing him as a “pope of his time”, who called each and every one of us to be active in faith to make Christ present in the world around – particularly to those facing the challenges of war, poverty, injustice, the impact of climate change, and those forced to flee their homes.