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Pope Francis Dies at 88, Vatican Initiates Funeral and Succession Plans

The Vatican confirmed the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, marking the end of a transformative 12-year papacy focused on the poor, social justice, and interfaith dialogue.

Le pape François lors de sa traditionnelle bénédiction «Urbi et orbi» sur le balcon de la basilique Saint-Pierre, dimanche 20 avril 2025.
Le corps du pape émérite Benoît XVI exposé dans la basilique Saint Pierre du Vatican, le 3 janvier 2023.
Le pape François est mort à l’âge de 88 ans.
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Overview

  • Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 AM on April 21, 2025, following a prolonged battle with double pneumonia, as announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell.
  • The Vatican has begun a nine-day funeral sequence, with the conclave to elect a new pope expected to convene within 15–20 days.
  • The pope made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, April 20, delivering a frail blessing to thousands at St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • Pope Francis had expressed a wish to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a centuries-old tradition of papal burials in St. Peter’s crypt.
  • Global leaders and faithful worldwide have expressed condolences, highlighting his legacy of humility, advocacy for the marginalized, and efforts toward interfaith understanding.