* Bishop Peter Libasci read a letter from the Vatican extending the condolences of Pope Francis
* The Mass was attended by Foley's parents, John and Diane Foley, and hundreds of others in their hometown of Rochester, New Hampshire
* Foley was kidnapped on Thanksgiving Day 2012 while covering the Syrian uprising
* The Islamic State posted a Web video Tuesday showing his killing and said it was in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes in northern Iraq
By Associated Press
Published: 07:15 AEST, 25 August 2014 | Updated: 07:27 AEST, 25 August 2014
Daily Mail AUSTRALIA
Slain U.S. journalist James Foley was living his faith by bringing images to the world of people suffering from war and oppressive regimes, a Roman Catholic bishop said Sunday at a Mass in his honor.
Bishop Peter Libasci said even after Foley was captured for the first time in Libya in 2011, he 'went back again that we might open our eyes.'
The Mass was attended by Foley's parents, John and Diane Foley, and hundreds of others in their hometown of Rochester, New Hampshire. The bishop read aloud a letter from the Vatican extending the condolences of Pope Francis.
Memorializing their son: Diane and John Foley, parents of James Foley, address the congregation during a Catholic mass at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary parish
Mourning: Diane and John Foley, parents of journalist James Foley, sit for a portrait at their home during an interview before his memorial service
His memory lives on: Hundreds remember American Journalist James Foley, pictured here, in a mass today for his unyielding service to the Syrian people for whom he sought justice
Well attended: People attend a special mass in remembrance of journalist James Foley at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Rochester, New Hampshire
In memory: John Foley, father of journalist James Foley, enters Our Lady of the Rosary Church for a special mass in remembrance of his beloved son James Foley
Consoled: Diane Foley receives a hug following a special mass in remembrance of her son James Foley at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Grateful for friends: John and Diane Foley greet people following a special mass in remembrance of their son James Foley at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Foley was kidnapped on Thanksgiving Day 2012 while covering the Syrian uprising. The Islamic State posted a Web video Tuesday showing his killing and said it was in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes in northern Iraq.
Libasci invoked the prayer of St. Francis, which begins, 'Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,' to implore the gathered not to hate but to heal.
'It is in giving that we receive,' he recited.
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'It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. It is in dying that we are born to eternal life. To these words, I think we can say, `Yes, I wish we could do that.' It is not beyond our capability. It is not impossible. Our Lord lived it. Our most Blessed Mother lived it. Many saints have lived it. James lived it.'
In a packed Our Lady of the Holy Rosary church, the bishop frequently addressed Foley's parents and stressed their son's connection to family. He also prayed for another captive journalist, Steven Sotloff, and all captives.
Hundreds in attendance: People attend a special mass in remembrance of journalist James Foley at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
He gave his all: people attend mass for James Foley who was recently executed by ISIS Islamic militants in Syria
They lost a brave man: Hundreds gathered in mourning to remember slain journalist James Foley
The family mourns: Photojournalist James Foley's parents John and Diane Foley at the Mass and Vigil for there son at the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Rochester, New Hampshire
Remaining strong: Photojournalist James Foley's parents John and Diane Foley at the Mass and Vigil for there son at the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
'That we might indeed know how precious is this gift. May almighty God grant peace to James and to all our fragile world.'
A funeral for Foley will be Oct. 18, what would have been his 41st birthday.
At a vigil Saturday night in Rochester, about 200 people gathered to show support for the Foley family.
'We are honored that you care and love Jim. We are honored that you recognized the sacrifices he made,' John Foley said then.
'He loved the Syrian people. He was devoted to telling their story and doing whatever he could to help their fight.'
Speakers praised Foley's determination to report on the Syrian people uprooted by conflict.
'Tonight we want to honor freedom and love: the freedom that James so vehemently believed that all people deserved,' said Nadia Alawa, founder of NuDay Syria, a Massachusetts-based organization working to ease the pain and loss in Syria.
'To James Foley, denying others freedom and a basic voice of feelings and free space was not OK.'
The world's largest bloc of Islamic nations also denounced Foley's 'heinous' killing and reiterated its support for international efforts to confront the Islamic State.
Iyad Madani, chief of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, said in a statement Saturday that the actions of the Islamic State have nothing to do with the values of Islam or his organization's founding principles of tolerance and co-existence.
Healing: Hundreds listen to a letter of condolences from the Vatican
Still in shock: John Foley, father of journalist James Foley, enters Our Lady of the Rosary Church for a special mass in remembrance of his recently slain son
In tears: Hundreds mourn the loss of slain photojournalist James Foley who was beheaded by ISIS
Service: Hundreds sit in mass to remember James Foley who dedicated his life to helping the Syrian people
In their hearts: People leave the Our Lady of the Rosary Church after a special mass in remembrance of James Foley
Holding back tears: Those in attendance of James Foley's mass couldn't hold back their sadness
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