Pope Francis Dies at 88

Pope Francis, the greatest religious leader of Christians, has passed away. Pope Francis was ill for the last several days.

Ankush Pandey Ankush Pandey
Apr 21, 2025 - 20:24 Updated: Apr 22, 2025 - 07:05
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Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis Dies at 88

Pope Francis Passed Away: Pope Francis has passed away, he breathed his last at the age of 88. Pope Francis was recently admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital. He was suffering from a complicated lung infection, due to which his kidneys were also showing early stages of failure. Earlier, in 2021, he was admitted to the same Gemelli Hospital in Rome for 10 days.

Died at Santa Marta residence

The statement issued by the Vatican said, "Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, at his residence, Casa Santa Marta, in the Vatican."

Pope Francis' simple life

Pope Francis is known for his simplicity, kindness and sympathy towards the poor. He has set an example of living a simple life. The Pope often spoke openly on issues such as social justice, environmental protection, refugee rights and religious tolerance.

The Pope made many reforms

Pope Francis has taken many initiatives towards bringing transparency and reform to the church. He believes that the church should not only follow tradition but should also keep pace with the challenges of the present era.

Pope had wished Easter

US Vice President JD Vance met Pope Francis on Sunday. Along with meeting JD Vance, Pope Francis also appeared in front of the people to bless thousands of people in St. Peter's Square on the occasion of Easter. On this occasion, the crowd of people welcomed him with applause. While wishing people a Happy Easter, Pope Francis said, "Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!

Pope Francis' last message

Pope Francis also came forward to bless thousands of people in St. Peter's Square on the occasion of Easter. People also welcomed him on this occasion. Wishing people a Happy Easter, Pope Francis said, "Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!

"Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!"

Today at last, the singing of alleluia was heard once again in the church, which is reaching from heart to heart. This is a matter of joy for the people of God all over the world. From the empty tomb in Jerusalem, we hear the good news: Jesus, who was crucified, "is not here, he is risen" (Luke 24:5). Jesus is not in the grave; he is alive!

Love has conquered hatred, light has conquered darkness and truth has conquered falsehood. Forgiveness has conquered vengeance. Evil has not disappeared from history; it will remain to the end, but it no longer has dominion; it no longer has power over those who accept the grace of this day.

Sisters and brothers, especially those of you who are experiencing pain and sorrow, your silent cries have been heard and your tears have been counted; not a single one of them has been lost! In the suffering and death of Jesus, God has taken upon Himself all the evil in this world and defeated it with His infinite mercy. He has uprooted the satanic pride that poisons the human heart and spreads violence and corruption everywhere. Today, we can joyfully say, "Christ, my hope, is risen!"

Christ is risen! These words capture the whole meaning of our existence, because we are not made for death but for life. Easter is a celebration of life! God created us for life and wants the human family to be resurrected! In His eyes, every life is precious! The life of a child in the mother's womb, as well as the life of the elderly and the sick.

Death and murder we see every day in the many conflicts that are going on in different parts of the world! How much violence we see, often even within families, against women and children! How much contempt is shown towards the weak, the marginalized and migrants! On this day, I want all of us to find new hope and to restore our trust in others, including those who are different from us or who come from faraway lands, bringing unfamiliar customs, ways of life and ideas! Because we are all children of God!