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Pope Francis Dies at 88 Following Final Easter Blessing

The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, concluding his transformative 12-year pontificate as the first Latin American pope.

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Overview

  • Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at 7:35 AM, just one day after delivering his final Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter Sunday.
  • Despite fragile health after battling life-threatening bilateral pneumonia earlier this year, he made a brief public appearance to greet tens of thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square.
  • His Easter message called for peace in global conflict zones, condemned rising antisemitism, and urged genuine disarmament and respect for human rights.
  • He met briefly with U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday, exchanging greetings in what became his last diplomatic engagement.
  • The Catholic Church now enters a period of mourning and will soon convene a conclave to elect the 267th pope, with global leaders expected to attend his funeral.