Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
Known as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was elected to lead the Catholic Church in March 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI stood down.
Read full statement below:
Vatican announces Pope Francis’ death – statement in full
A short while ago, His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis, with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.
Farell adds: “With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God”.
Source: 3news.com
