Pope Francis died at 88 years old after health struggles. He went to the hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which later became pneumonia in both lungs. Doctors saw his condition worsen sharply when his kidneys started failing. Medical teams gave him blood transfusions with extra oxygen therapy. He started recovering in early March.
The Pope made a video greeting on March 7 after treatment. Doctors let him leave the hospital on March 23. People saw him appear publicly again on April 6, 2025. His birth name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, born in Argentina in 1936. He became head of the Catholic Church on March 13, 2013.
The Vatican announced his death on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. He passed away at 7:35 that morning in his home at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell shared news about the Pope returning to God. He praised Francis for teaching people to live with faith, bravery, and love for everyone, especially poor people.
The Pope made a video greeting on March 7 after treatment. Doctors let him leave the hospital on March 23. People saw him appear publicly again on April 6, 2025. His birth name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, born in Argentina in 1936. He became head of the Catholic Church on March 13, 2013.
The Vatican announced his death on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. He passed away at 7:35 that morning in his home at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell shared news about the Pope returning to God. He praised Francis for teaching people to live with faith, bravery, and love for everyone, especially poor people.
