On the morning of April 21, 2025, the Casa Santa Marta announced that Pope Francis has passed away. In an official statement, the following was written:
“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.”
The news came as a surprise to the faithful, as less than 24 hours earlier, Francis had given the Urbi et Orbi blessing and greeted over 50,000 attendees from the popemobile.
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