Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his passing at 7:35 a.m. CEST at his residence in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, Vatican City.
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis became the 266th pope in 2013, marking the first time a Jesuit and a non-European held the position in over a millennium. His papacy was characterized by humility, progressive reforms, and a focus on marginalized communities.
Throughout his tenure, Pope Francis championed social justice, environmental stewardship, and interfaith dialogue. He was known for his efforts to modernize the Church’s approach to contemporary issues, including his support for same-sex civil unions and his emphasis on pastoral care over doctrinal rigidity.
Francis faced health challenges in his later years, including a recent hospitalization for double pneumonia. Despite his ailments, he remained active in his duties, making a final public appearance on Easter Sunday, where he briefly greeted the faithful at St. Peter’s Square.
The Vatican has announced that the College of Cardinals will convene in the coming weeks to elect a new pope. In accordance with his wishes, Pope Francis will be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, making him the first pope to be interred outside the Vatican since Pope Leo XIII in 1903.
Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of compassion, inclusivity, and a redefined vision for the Catholic Church in the modern world.
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