Overview

• Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at his Vatican residence due to a cerebral stroke and heart failure, as confirmed by the Vatican.
• His funeral is scheduled for Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, followed by a simple burial at Santa María la Mayor, in accordance with his will.
• The sede vacante phase has officially begun, with a conclave set for May 5 to elect the next pope.
• Global mourning continues as leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, confirm their attendance at the funeral, and countries like Spain and India declare official periods of mourning.
• Pope Francis’s 12-year papacy is remembered for its focus on humility, social justice, and reforms within the Catholic Church.