BREAKING NEWS: Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. He passed away at 7:35am, the morning after Easter Sunday. pic.twitter.com/zWXCrOKo1u
— Colm Flynn (@colmflynnire) April 21, 2025
“This morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in a statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel.
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
Pope Francis, who had served as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for over a decade, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The announcement came just a day after he delivered his Easter Sunday address, a call for freedom of thought and tolerance. In his address, Pope Francis urged the importance of these values in fostering peace, saying, “There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and respect for the views of others.”
After delivering his Easter greetings to an estimated 35,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope delegated the reading of his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” (“To the City and the World”) benediction to an associate. His message also condemned the “worrisome” rise in anti-Semitism and the “dramatic and deplorable” situation in Gaza. Pope Francis’ call for freedom and peace resonated deeply with his followers, embodying the values he championed throughout his papacy.
His passing marks the end of an era, and his commitment to advocating for social justice, interfaith dialogue, and peace will leave a lasting impact on both the Church and the world.
Pope Francis has died. Eternal rest grant unto him of Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/M2di35ZIqp
— Catholic Sat (@CatholicSat) April 21, 2025
Europe mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
His contagious smile captured millions of people’s hearts across the globe.
‘The People’s Pope’ will be remembered for his love for life, hope for peace, compassion for equality & social justice.
May he rest in peace 🇪🇺🇻🇦 pic.twitter.com/LsqYREynVP
— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) April 21, 2025