Archive for April 21, 2025
BREAKING: Pope Francis dies at 88, ending historic pontificate marked by mercy and reform
Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church for just over 12 years as its first Latin American pontiff, has died... Read more
Pope Francis: The pope of the peripheries who shook up the Church
The first Latin American and Jesuit pope was determined to lead a more welcoming, pastoral, and merciful Church outward to... Read more
Vatican announces changes to this week’s Jubilee of Teenagers in Rome
Despite the death of Pope Francis, a reconfigured Jubilee of Teenagers will still take place in Rome from April 25–27. Read more
EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Death of Pope Francis a ‘moment of personal grief’ for Catholics
"Together with our entire EWTN Family, I mourn his passing and join the Church in prayers for the repose of... Read more
Vatican postpones Carlo Acutis canonization following Pope Francis’ death
The Vatican announced Monday that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. Read more
‘A pope of mercy’: Priests from around the world mourn Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square
Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s... Read more
Pope Francis has died. What happens next?
With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has entered the sede vacante period. What happens next? Read more
CNA explains: What happens to Pope Francis’ remains after death?
In the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, the process is divided into three steps, called “stations.” Read more
Who is Cardinal Farrell, the camerlengo and a key figure in the papal transition?
Cardinal Kevin Farrell is a key figure in the papal succession because of his appointment in 2019 as the camerlengo... Read more
World leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his legacy
World leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance in response to the death of Pope Francis,... Read more
U.S bishops mourn Pope Francis’ death, recall his ‘pastoral’ legacy
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the USCCB, remembered Pope Francis “for his outreach to those on the margins of the... Read more
FULL TEXT: Here is Pope Francis’ testament
The Vatican has released the testament of Pope Francis. Read more
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ cause of death
The Holy See on Monday evening released the death certificate detailing the cause of death of Pope Francis, who died... Read more
PHOTOS: Thousands gather for rosary in St. Peter’s Square after death of Pope Francis
Thousands of Catholics gathered together in prayer for the Holy Father, who passed away at age 88 due to complications... Read more
UPDATE: Trump will attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome
President Donald Trump ordered all federal and state flags to be flown at half-staff to show respect for Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis’ death: Vatican holds first step in papal funeral rites
Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ Vatican residence, the Casa Santa Marta, just... Read more
