His passing occurred at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, just one day after Easter celebrations. The news stunned Catholics and non-Catholics alike, marking the end of a papacy defined by humility, reform, and compassion.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. Vatican News shared an image in memoriam, featuring a serene portrait of the late Pope with the inscription, “Pope Francis, 1936–2025.”
The caption simply read, “Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.”
The late Pope’s health had been a source of growing concern in recent months. Just two weeks earlier, he had made a surprise appearance in St. Peter’s Square, his first since being hospitalized.
