Francis died at the age of 88. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis had died and confirmed that it was at 7:35 a.m. on April 21 — which was not Easter Sunday, but rather Easter Monday.

Before his death, Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing and met with Vice President JD Vance He also met with inmates at a prison in Rome and appeared for the start of Holy Week by ...

New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan marveled at how Pope Francis’ death came just a day after Easter Sunday. “We can never choreograph our own birth or death, that’s always in God’s ...

He appeared very frail and had delegated the celebration of the Easter Mass to another cardinal. ... taken at Easter services the day before he died . April 21, 2025 at 11:37 am . By .

The Vatican announced that Pope Francis had died and confirmed that it was at 7:35 a.m. on April 21 — which was not Easter Sunday, but rather Easter Monday. Easter Monday is considered a holiday ...

Pope Francis appeared before thousands to give his traditional Easter blessing and met with Vice President J.D. Vance shortly before his death on Monday, April 21.