The news of Queen Elizabeth's death last week prompted various church leaders to express public condolences.

Vatican News reports that Pope Francis sent his condolences to King Charles III and called the Queen's life a "life of unstinting service to the good of the Nation and the Commonwealth, her example of devotion to duty, her steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ and her firm hope in his promises.” 

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops tweeted in support of Pope Francis' statements, saying on Twitter, “Let us join Pope Francis in prayer as we mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II.” 

Bishop Robert Barron, of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, also remembered the Queen. 

”Friends, Queen Elizabeth II was many things to many people. Reigning for 70 years, her life was undeniably extraordinary,” Barron tweeted. “Since her passing, I’ve reflected much on her unwavering & earnest Christian faith & her example of forgiveness. May God rest her soul.” 

Pope Francis prayed for the repose of the Queen's soul addressing the King: "I assure Your Majesty of my prayers that Almighty God will sustain you with his unfailing grace as you now take up your high responsibilities as King. Upon you and all who cherish the memory of your late mother, I invoke an abundance of divine blessings as a pledge of comfort and strength in the Lord,” Vatican News reports. 

CatholicVote posted an article on Queen Elizabeth's life and relationship with the Catholic Church saying, "Queen Elizabeth was radically conciliatory toward Catholicism, welcoming and commending Catholics for their contributions to Britain and the world." 

The organization lists five prominent Catholics who lived during the Queen's 70-year reign, including J.R.R. Tolkien, Pope St. John Paul II, St. Teresa of Calcutta, Cardinal Basil Hume and Tony Blair. The Queen attended celebrations at the Catholic Westminster Cathedral in 2003 showing her respect for the Church.