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Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office. The 88-year-old pontiff led the Catholic Church for a little more than 12 years.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, officially announced the pope’s death in a video message. “At 7:35 this morning, the bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Farrell stated.
Follow here for live updates of the latest news and information on the papal transition:
The Holy See on Monday evening released the death certificate detailing the cause of death of Pope Francis, who died in his Vatican apartment at 7:35 a.m. in Rome on April 21, the day after Easter.
The Vatican also released the pope’s testament, which can be read in its entirety here.
World leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance on Monday in response to the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning at age 88.
The Catholic Church has many historical customs and traditions related to the handling of a pope’s mortal remains between the time of his death and his burial.
Read more about them here.
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, officially announced the pope’s death in a video message. “At 7:35 this morning, the bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Farrell stated.
Follow here for live updates of the latest news and information on the papal transition:
Vatican reveals Pope Francis’ cause of death, releases testament
April 21, 2025 at 03:09 pm ETThe Holy See on Monday evening released the death certificate detailing the cause of death of Pope Francis, who died in his Vatican apartment at 7:35 a.m. in Rome on April 21, the day after Easter.
The Vatican also released the pope’s testament, which can be read in its entirety here.
More world leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his legacy
April 21, 2025 at 02:28 pm ETWorld leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance on Monday in response to the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning at age 88.
What happens to Pope Francis’ remains after death?
April 21, 2025 at 01:52 pm ETThe Catholic Church has many historical customs and traditions related to the handling of a pope’s mortal remains between the time of his death and his burial.
Read more about them here.
Continued below.
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Pope Francis has died at 88. Follow here for the latest live updates.
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