Pope Francis passes away

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, according to Vatican News. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father, Francis,” he said. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.” Cardinal Farrell noted that Pope Francis dedicated his entire life to the service of the Lord and His Church. “He taught us to live the values of the Gospel

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, according to Vatican News. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father, Francis,” he said. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.” Cardinal Farrell noted that Pope Francis dedicated his entire life to the service of the Lord and His Church. “He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love—especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of the One and Triune God.” ALSO READ: Pope Francis appears in public after five weeks in hospital Pope Francis passed away two months after being discharged from the hospital, where he had been treated for respiratory-related illnesses. Despite his health challenges, he appeared to have recovered somewhat and even celebrated Easter Mass on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Pope Francis had long struggled with respiratory issues. In his youth, he suffered from pneumonia, which led to the removal of part of one lung. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 17, 1936, he was elected Pope in 2013. He became the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and took the name Francis. He was the first Pope from the Jesuit order, the first from the Americas, and the first non-European Pope since the 8th century.