Overview

• Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, passed away at age 88, as confirmed by the Vatican on Easter Monday.
• The pontiff met with US Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday, gifting him chocolate Easter eggs for his three children during a brief meeting at the Vatican.
• Vance expressed condolences on social media, reflecting on the pope’s legacy and their recent meeting, where Francis appeared visibly unwell.
• World leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Narendra Modi, and Volodymyr Zelensky, paid heartfelt tributes to Francis, highlighting his compassion and reformist vision.
• Social media users reacted to Vance’s meeting with the pope, with some speculating and criticizing the timing of their encounter.