Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pontiff has died at the age of 88 at Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital, in the morning at 7:35 as local time (5:35 GMT).
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis at 9:45 am. He stated, “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.” Reported in Vatican’s TV channel.
“The Pope admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital on Friday, February 14, 2025, after suffering from a bout of bronchitis for several days.” Reported by Vatican news
After 38 days treatment in hospital, the late pope returned to his residence in Vatican at the Casa Santa to continue recovering.
He passed away on Easter Monday, just one day after greeting worshippers from the balcony at Saint Peter’s Basilica on Easter Sunday.
About Pope Francis
Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He became Pope on March 13, 2013, following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pope. He became the first pope from the Americas to lead nearly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell announcing the death stated, “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of 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 One and Triune God.”
