Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7.35 am at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
In a statement just released, His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis, with these words:
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7:35 this morning (local time), 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.”
Farrell adds: “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.”
Yesterday, Pope Francis appeared at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square to wish “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshippers.
The Pope came out in a wheelchair and waved from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to cheering crowds below, saying: “Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter.”
His traditional Easter address was delivered by a clergy member.
After the blessing, the Pope was driven around the square. As he passed through the crowds, his procession paused a number of times as babies were brought over for him to bless.
Pope Francis had recently spent five weeks in hospital with double pneumonia.
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