Pope Francis the head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City state has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.
His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican. He said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.
“At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated 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 favour of the poorest and most marginalised.
“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.”
Pope Francis’s death came just a day after he delighted the crowds of worshippers at the Vatican on Easter Sunday with an appearance on the balcony at Saint Peter’s Basilica despite still convalescing after a severe illness.
An estimated 1.4 billion Catholics across the world will mourn Francis’ passing.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. pic.twitter.com/jUIkbplVi2
— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) April 21, 2025
JUST IN: Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement.
“Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father… pic.twitter.com/RpYPLrQoE1
— Daily Tribune (@tribunephl) April 21, 2025
Pope Francis used his last public address to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Even as he was hospitalised, he maintained his commitment to check in on a daily basis with priests and parishioners at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/zJFmt8IZmg
— Taj Ali (@Taj_Ali1) April 21, 2025
Pope Francis refused to attend the official meeting with genocidal Zionist JD Vance. Here is what he has said about the ongoing genocide: “I continue to receive very serious and painful news from Gaza. Unarmed civilians are subjected to bombings and shootings. It is terrorism.” pic.twitter.com/GK5qasbNzK
— ☀️👀 (@zei_squirrel) April 20, 2025
Pope Francis died this morning.
Yesterday, I filmed him saying “Buona Pasqua.”
I didn’t know I was looking at him for the last time.
Didn’t know I was capturing a goodbye.Thank you Papa Francesco for everything. pic.twitter.com/OFC286OY7e
— Romy🦢 (@romytweeting) April 21, 2025
