LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis funeral announced for Saturday
Vatican City, Apr 22, 2025 / 07:32 am
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.
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Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis after his death
April 22, 2025 at 07:30 am ET
The Vatican on Tuesday released the first photos of Pope Francis after his death, showing him dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple, wooden coffin inside the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse.
The photos, taken on the evening of April 21 during the first step of the papal funeral rites, show the pontiff, who died earlier in the day at the age of 88, holding a rosary and wearing the papal miter and pallium.
Pope Francis to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica following Saturday funeral
April 22, 2025 at 07:15 am ET
Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
The Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.
Argentinians pray for native son Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 at 07:55 pm ET
Thousands of Argentines gathered Monday evening in the Basilica of San José de Flores in Buenos Aires, where Pope Francis discovered his vocation, to pray for the soul of the beloved shepherd they always hoped to see again.
Thousands gather for rosary in St. Peter’s Square after death of Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 at 07:32 pm ET
The Vatican on Monday evening hosted a praying of the rosary in St. Peter’s Square following the death of Pope Francis earlier in the day.
U.S bishops mourn Pope Francis’ death, recall his ‘pastoral’ legacy
April 21, 2025 at 07:30 pm ET
Bishops and cardinals around the United States joined in prayer and mourning following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, recalling the pope’s legacy of service, prayer, and faith.
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