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Death and funeral of Pope Francis

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Death and funeral of Pope Francis
The pope's body lying in state
The pope's coffin being carried during the funeral
The pope's coffin being transported for the burial
Funeral Mass of Pope Francis
Date
  • 21 April 2025 (2025-04-21) (death)
  • 26 April 2025 (2025-04-26) (funeral and burial)
Location
Coordinates41°54′03″N 12°27′12″E / 41.9007°N 12.4533°E / 41.9007; 12.4533
Participants

On 21 April 2025, Pope Francis died at age 88 in his home, Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City.[1][2] Francis was pope from 2013 until his death.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell said the news in a Vatican video at 09:47.[3][4]

Health problems

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Francis had lung problems since he was young. In the 2020s, he had flu and bronchitis in winter. He often used a wheelchair.[5]

People talked about a possible resignation in 2021,[6] but he said no.[7] In 2022, he cancelled a trip because of his knee.[8]

He said he would resign only if his health became too bad.[9]

Final illness

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From 14 February to 23 March, 2025, he was in the hospital with double pneumonia. He got well enough to leave the hospital and rest at his home, the Domus Sanctae Marthae.[10][11]

Day before death

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On 20 April 2025 (Easter Sunday), he met people in Saint Peter's Square and gave a blessing.[12] He also met U.S. Vice President JD Vance.[13]

Death

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Francis died at 07:35 CEST on 21 April 2025 (Easter Monday).[14] The Vatican said the cause was a stroke and heart failure. He also had type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.[15][16]

Conclave

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The 2025 papal conclave to choose the next pope after Francis took place between 7 May and 8 May. US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV.

Funeral

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Some national leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis
St. Peter's Square during the funeral

Cardinal Kevin Farrell led the rite to confirm the death.[17]

Francis had asked for a simple funeral. On April 22, 2025, the pope's body was shown in the Domus Sanctae Marthae. On the same day, the Holy See said that the funeral of Pope Francis would take place on April 26, 2025, in St. Peter's Square. He was buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

He was the first pope buried outside of the Sistine Chapel since Leo XIII.[2][18] Leaders who came to the funeral included Giorgia Meloni,Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Javier Milei, Donald Trump, Andrzej Duda, Prince William, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.[19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

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References

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  1. ↑ Rob Harris (21 April 2025). "Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, dies aged 88". Sydney Morning Herald.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Pope Francis dies aged 88". BBC News. 21 April 2025.
  3. ↑ "Dichiarazione del Direttore della Sala Stampa della Santa Sede, Matteo Bruni".
  4. ↑ "Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement". Reuters.
  5. ↑ "Pope Francis in Critical Condition After 'Respiratory Crisis,' Vatican Says". New York Times.
  6. ↑ "Analysis: What's behind rumors that Pope Francis will resign?".
  7. ↑ "Pope denies resignation report".
  8. ↑ "Pope Francis cancels trip to Congo and South Sudan".
  9. ↑ "Exclusive: Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon".
  10. ↑ "Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital".
  11. ↑ "Pope Francis returns to Vatican after 5-week hospital stay".
  12. ↑ "Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter".
  13. ↑ "Pope Meets With JD Vance After Criticism of Trump Administration".
  14. ↑ "Pope Francis has died, Vatican says".
  15. ↑ "Declaration of the death of His Holiness Francis" (Press release).
  16. ↑ "Pope's death due to stroke and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse".
  17. ↑ https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-04/pope-francis-ascertainment-death-cardinal-kevin-farrell.html. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  18. ↑ "What we know about Pope Francis' funeral plans".
  19. ↑ Javier Milei viajará a Roma...
  20. ↑ "Trump to attend Pope Francis' funeral".
  21. ↑ "Senior Royal Family Member Attending Pope Francis' Funeral".
  22. ↑ "Pope Francis' funeral date announced by Vatican as first images of his body released - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  23. ↑ "Pope Francis's funeral to take place on Saturday, says Vatican". www.bbc.com. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  24. ↑ "President Andrzej Duda Decides: Day of Pope Francis' Funeral to Be a National Day of Mourning". PolandDaily24.com. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  25. ↑ Brady, Jon (26 April 2025). "Tearful nuns remember 'saintly' Pope Francis as world pays tribute". Mail Online. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
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