Pope Francis has passed away at 88 years old. The Vatican shared the news that he died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. He took his last breath at his home in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta early that morning.
Cardinal Kevin Ferrell announced that the Pope died at 7:35 a.m. As the Vatican camerlengo, Ferrell told everyone about Francis returning "to the home of the Father." He praised how Francis spent his life serving the Lord and the Church. Ferrell talked about how the Pope taught people to live according to Gospel values with faith, bravery, and love for all people.
The Cardinal highlighted Francis's special care for the poor and left-out people. He finished his message asking God to show mercy to Pope Francis. The announcement expressed thanks for the Pope's example as a true follower of Jesus Christ. Ferrell entrusted Francis's soul to God's endless, merciful love.
Cardinal Kevin Ferrell announced that the Pope died at 7:35 a.m. As the Vatican camerlengo, Ferrell told everyone about Francis returning "to the home of the Father." He praised how Francis spent his life serving the Lord and the Church. Ferrell talked about how the Pope taught people to live according to Gospel values with faith, bravery, and love for all people.
The Cardinal highlighted Francis's special care for the poor and left-out people. He finished his message asking God to show mercy to Pope Francis. The announcement expressed thanks for the Pope's example as a true follower of Jesus Christ. Ferrell entrusted Francis's soul to God's endless, merciful love.
