Pilgrims, tourists in St. Peter's Square for Easter express shock over Pope's death
Monday, 21 April 2025 () Thousands of tourists and pilgrims who flocked to Rome for Holy Week were dazed with shock at news of the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican made the announcement on Monday morning, a day after his open-topped popemobile was driven through crowds cheering "viva il papa!" on Christianity's holiest day.
Pope Francis made an emotional return to St. Peter’s Square this Easter, appearing before tens of thousands after surviving pneumonia. As the crowd cheered, he issued a strong call for a Gaza ceasefire, the release of hostages, and global solidarity for both Palestinians and Israelis. His Easter...
Pope Francis funeral arrangements are now in motion after his sudden passing at 88. The Vatican, world leaders, and cardinals are preparing to honour his final wishes with a ceremony set to mark a major shift in the Church. The pope’s burial site breaks from tradition, adding to the intrigue. Behind the solemn rituals lies a looming conclave to elect the next spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics. As cardinals meet and the faithful prepare to pay their respects, global attention turns to Rome for the final farewell.
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The world is in mourning after the Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis. Tributes are flooding in from global leaders—President Macron, PM Modi, PM Meloni, President Herzog, and many others—remembering the Pope as a voice for the vulnerable and a shepherd of peace. From the White House to St. Peter’s Square, the bells toll for a man whose legacy transcended borders, politics, and faith. As Rome weeps, the world unites to honor a Pontiff who lived humbly, preached mercy, and stood by the forgotten.
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The world watches in solemn silence as the Vatican officially announces the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. In this powerful moment, captured on video, Cardinal Kevin Farrell delivers the heartbreaking news that “the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father” at 7:35 AM.
As the announcement echoes through St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican bells toll in tribute—marking the end of an extraordinary papacy. This video captures the historic and emotional scene, as mourners gather, prayers rise, and the Catholic Church begins to bid farewell to one of the most compassionate and reform-driven leaders in modern times.
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A wave of sorrow swept through Vatican City as the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled solemnly, marking the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. In a poignant moment captured live, a visitor overcome with emotion broke down in tears upon hearing the chimes—symbolizing the end of a deeply transformative papacy.
Crowds gathered in hushed reverence, mourning the loss of a Pope who spent over a decade championing peace, humility, and compassion across the globe. The somber toll of the bells echoed across St. Peter’s Square, signaling not only the death of a spiritual leader, but the closing of a historic chapter in the Catholic Church.
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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.
The pontiff made his final public appearance yesterday, where he briefly greeted crowds in St Peter’s Square to mark Easter Sunday.
In a statement, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said: "At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.”
His death comes after a recent hospitalisation for bronchitis treatment, where he suffered from pneumonia in both lungs. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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