Tag: Pope Francis

Francis has now returned to the Father, but his legacy as a supreme pontiff—that is, as bridge-builder—will never be forgotten by the Church

As the world mourns Pope Francis, the focus now shifts toward discernment, continuity, and new leadership, possibly emerging from the East

Dr. Andrea Arcangeli releases the official report on the death of Francis, which was confirmed through electrocardiographic thanatography

Bishops described the late pontiff as a spiritual father who lived the Gospel with courage and compassion, especially for the poor

The news of his death struck like a thunderclap through the Eternal City and across the world — just hours after tens of thousands of pilgrims had seen him appear on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

He emphasized that this Easter, the Risen Christ "fills us with the certainty that we too are called to share in the life that knows no end

While unable this year to celebrate the liturgy of the Lord’s Supper and the Washing of the Feet, the Pope greeted inmates personally

“In this we find the heart of the Gospel of Jesus, namely God’s mercy,” the pope said in his written reflection on the parable

It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday Mass