The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. CEST on Monday, April 21, 2025. The 88-year-old Pope was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after suffering from a bout of bronchitis and a complicated infection. He experienced several brushes with death while in the hospital and was finally released in late March. Pope Francis had been recovering at home, but continued working and making surprise appearances to the faithful, including his final visit on Easter morning.
Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State, confirmed that the Pope died after suffering a stroke, which led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.
Read Bishop Walkowiak’s statement regarding the death of Pope Francis (Español)
The late Pope’s body will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning to offer the faithful an opportunity to pray before his body. He will lie in state until his funeral on Saturday, April 26. The Vatican Press Office announced that the canonization Mass for Blessed Carlo Acutis, scheduled for April 27, has been temporarily suspended.
Pope Francis’ funeral
Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. CEST (4 a.m. here in Michigan). All events from St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican, as well as the Holy Father’s funeral Mass will be carried in real time through Vatican News, and on EWTN’s television channels, live on YouTube, and through its on-demand app and digital platforms.
Please join us in praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis
Novena in memory of Pope Francis (English | Español)
Masses and other devotions in churches throughout the diocese
Highlights of Pope Francis’ life and ministry:
Key events in Pope Francis’ pontificate (Vatican News)
Encyclicals
Apostolic Exhortations
Additional Resources:
Pope Francis (USCCB)
Statement of Archbishop Broglio, president of the USCCB
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