We are not bidden to ask for the prayers of Pope Francis from heaven, rather to pray for the repose of his soul.

We are not bidden to ask for the prayers of Pope Francis from heaven, rather to pray for the repose of his soul.
This is the greatest charity that can be done on earth, as eternity is long. Don't believe Cardinal Re when he tells you otherwise, an error so unwisely broadcast to the whole of the world's media in his funeral tribute.
An ancient Welsh song, O Mary- Myn Mair expresses these prayers so well - video below
O Mary My pennorth Ill offer for a soul in prison, My candle Ill offer in the church in the vale, The Mass Ill pray earnestly, seven times seven, To save his immortal soul. O Mary, O Mary. St. Paul and St. Peter, all the saints of heaven, And Mary, Gods Mother, plead strongly, That he may have peace and dear liberty, Paradise open, and the arms of his Father. O Mary, O Mary. Mother of Jesus, the fairest of earths women, Maidenly Queen of all of the heavens, Lovely lily of the valley, worthy rose of heaven, Intercede in fervour for the soul of my friend. O Mary, O Mary.