BREAKING: Pope Francis passes away at 88, confirms Vatican

Vatican City: Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and a global symbol of humility and compassion, has died at the age of 88. The announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican’s camerlengo, according to a report by the Associated Press. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

pic.twitter.com/jUIkbplVi2— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) April 21, 2025.