Pope Francis has died. This was confirmed by the Press Office of the Holy See, in a statement indicating that the Pontiff died at 7:30 a.m. on April 21, 2025:
"Recently His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis, with these words:
'Dear brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.
At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father's house. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his Church.
He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized.
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 Triune God".
After months of treatment for what began as bronchitis in February, the Holy Father died at Casa Santa Marta, even though he had been discharged from the hospital. The Pontiff made several public appearances in recent days on the occasion of Holy Week and Easter Sunday celebrations.
Over the next few days, anyone who wishes may come to the Vatican to bid farewell for the last time to the Argentine Pope, whose body will rest after the funeral in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
