"The Franciscan community of the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony and the entire great Antonian family joins the condolences of the entire Church for the loss of the dear Pontiff Pope Francis.
Deeply saddened, we wish to thank the Lord of life for having given him to us, for his faithful example until the end.
He was for us an attentive and caring father who supported us in our love for God and in the service of our brothers and sisters, especially the poor and the least of the earth!