Pope Francis has died at 88, Vatican camerlengo says
Monday, 21 April 2025 () Pope Francis died Monday morning at the age of 88, according to Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo. Ferrell said Francis returned to the house of the Father at 7:35 a.m.
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...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at age 88, calling him a spiritual figure who “knew how to give hope, ease suffering, and foster unity.”
The pope had repeatedly condemned the war in Ukraine, praying for peace and denouncing violence. Zelenskyy’s message reflects the deep spiritual connection many Ukrainians felt toward Francis during the ongoing invasion.
This story looks at how Pope Francis became a symbol of resilience and comfort in times of war.
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As the world mourns Pope Francis, a tender and forgotten chapter of his youth has resurfaced. Long before he became the spiritual leader of over a billion Catholics, young Jorge Bergoglio had a secret love — a girl named Amalia Damonte. At just 12, he proposed marriage with a handwritten note saying, “If I don’t marry you, I’ll become a priest.” Her rejection changed the course of history. This intimate story sheds light on the man behind the papacy, reminding us of the humanity within a holy life.
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With the death of Pope Francis at age 88, the world now turns its attention to what comes next for the Catholic Church. What is the process for selecting a new Pope? How soon will the Conclave begin? Who are the likely contenders to lead the Church into a new era?
This video breaks down the centuries-old papal election process — from the gathering of the College of Cardinals in Vatican City to the symbolic white smoke that signals the election of a new Pontiff. We also explore the global implications of this transition and what the Church might look for in its next spiritual leader.
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Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most transformative figures in modern Church history. From washing the feet of Muslim prisoners to declaring homosexuality "not a crime," he shattered centuries of convention. Francis stood with the marginalized, lived humbly, and redefined papal leadership. He demanded accountability for clergy abuse, apologized to Indigenous communities, and led global reforms. A voice of compassion in a rigid institution, Pope Francis broke walls—and built bridges. His legacy lives on in every act of inclusion, humility, and courage.
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What happens next in the Vatican?
'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 Vatican said in a statement posted on X.
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