He Pope Francis He died Monday at age 88, as confirmed by the Vatican.
Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camarlengo of the Holy See, made public the news in a statement in which he highlighted the legacy of the pontiff.
“All his 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 favor of the poorest and most marginalized,” Farrell said, aforementioned by The country.
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
Only this Sunday, Francisco had done A public appearance in the celebration of Easter.
The Pope, who was rest for medical orientation after severe pneumonia suffered weeks ago, fulfilled his wishes to give the blessing Urbit et Orbi From a balcony of the Basilica of San Pedro, in the Vatican.
The Supreme Pontiff, who remained sitting in a wheelchair, reiterated his rejection of violence and war, and urged “using the resources available to help those in need, combat hunger and promote initiatives that promote development.”
In addition, and to the surprise of those gathered in San Pedro, after his message he toured the square aboard the Papamóvil and even stopped to bless some children, although with some visible movement difficulties, according to press reports.
This Sunday, shortly before his public appearance in the Vatican, he had held a brief encounter in his residence from Casa Santa Marta with the United States vice president, JD Vance, with whom he exchanged congratulations on Easter.
The Pope had recently remained more than a month admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome by a respiratory infection and then a bilateral pneumonia that kept him in a critical condition, although it was finally discharged And little by little he had begun to resume his agenda, although in a limited way and under medical supervision.
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