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Pope Francis Dies at 88, Vatican Confirms Cerebral Stroke as Cause

The Vatican begins preparations for the funeral and conclave as global leaders and communities mourn the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff.

Pedro Sánchez, durante su visita al Papa Francisco en octubre de 2024.
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Ciudad del Vaticano, 18/03/2022.- Isabel Celaá entrega sus credenciales al Papa Francisco como Embajadora de España ante la Santa Sede

Overview

  • Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at 7:35 am in the Vatican, with Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirming his death from a cerebral stroke.
  • The Vatican has initiated sede vacante protocols, with Cardinal Farrell assuming responsibilities as camerlengo until the conclave elects a new pope.
  • Spanish dioceses and regional governments, including Catalonia and Valencia, have declared official mourning periods, with church bells tolling and memorial services planned.
  • Global leaders, including Spain's Pedro Sánchez and U.S. Vice President JD Vance, praised Francis’s legacy of peace, social justice, and advocacy for the vulnerable.
  • Francis’s 12-year papacy is celebrated for its reforms, humility, and outreach to marginalized communities, leaving a profound impact on the Catholic Church and beyond.