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Spain Honors Pope Francis with National Mourning and Memorial Services

Following the death of Pope Francis, Spain observes official mourning with flags at half-mast, liturgical tributes, and plans for royal attendance at the Vatican funeral.

Grupo de peregrinos de la parroquia de San Juan Bautista de Alzira, fuera de las catacumbas de San Calixto en Roma, donde han celebrado una misa en honor al difunto papa Francisco.
El arzobispo Omella dedica la misa, en la Catedral de Barcelona, al Papa Francisco

Overview

  • Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, prompting widespread mourning across Spain and the Catholic world.
  • Dioceses and municipalities in Spain, including Valencia, Tarragona, and Murcia, have declared periods of mourning and adapted Holy Week traditions in tribute.
  • Memorial masses are scheduled in major Spanish cathedrals, including Granada on April 24, Toledo on April 28, and Oviedo on April 28, to honor the late pontiff.
  • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI, along with Queen Letizia, will attend the state funeral at St. Peter's Basilica on April 26.
  • The Vatican has announced the sede vacante period and preparations for a conclave in early May to elect a new pope.