The Death and Funeral of Pope Francis

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Death and Funeral of Pope Francis
1936-2025


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[Blog Real]

Breaking News:
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says

Francis became pope in 2013. In recent years, the 88-year-old was forced to cancel some events, sometimes at the last minute, because of his health.

news.sky.com

Statement:

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. 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 of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God."

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at age of 88 - Vatican News

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

www.vaticannews.va

https://twitter.com/x/status/1914226689065865254

RIP

Live from St. Peter's Square:

Message from the Count of Paris.

Prince Jean - Comte de Paris on Instagram: "🔴 HOMMAGE AU PAPE FRANÇOIS 🔴 C’est avec émotion que j’ai appris le décès de Sa Sainteté le Pape François, ce 21 avril 2025. Pontife de conviction et de courage, il a su rappeler au monde la force de l’Éva

127 likes, 3 comments - comtedeparis on April 21, 2025: "🔴 HOMMAGE AU PAPE FRANÇOIS 🔴 C’est avec émotion que j’ai appris le décès de Sa Sainteté le Pape François, ce 21 avril 2025. Pontife de conviction et de courage, il a su rappeler au monde la force de l’Évangile vécu dans la charité...

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Message from King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.

Koninklijk Huis on Instagram: "“Wij zijn diep getroffen door het overlijden van Zijne Heiligheid Paus Franciscus. Met warmte herinneren wij ons de persoonlijke ontmoetingen met hem, onder andere tijdens ons staatsbezoek aan de Heilige Stoel in 2017.

3,344 likes, 44 comments - koninklijkhuis on April 21, 2025: "“Wij zijn diep getroffen door het overlijden van Zijne Heiligheid Paus Franciscus. Met warmte herinneren wij ons de persoonlijke ontmoetingen met hem, onder andere tijdens ons staatsbezoek aan de Heilige Stoel in 2017. Paus Franciscus...

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Message from King Charles III of United Kingdom.

The Royal Family on Instagram: "The King’s message following the death of Pope Francis."

28K likes, 170 comments - theroyalfamily on April 21, 2025: "The King’s message following the death of Pope Francis.".

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Message from the Imperial Family of Russia.

Rebecca Victoria Romanoff on Instagram: "The Imperial Family conveys to the Holy See its deep sorrow on receiving the news of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. His soul has now returned to the House of the Lord. #popefrancis #romanovs #romanov

321 likes, 14 comments - rebecca_victoria_romanoff on April 21, 2025: "The Imperial Family conveys to the Holy See its deep sorrow on receiving the news of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. His soul has now returned to the House of the Lord. #popefrancis #romanovs #romanov #romanoff...

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Message from the Margareta, Custodian of the Crow (Romania).

Romanian Royal Family on Instagram: "Majestatea Sa Custodele Coroanei și Principele Consort au aflat cu nespusă tristețe vestea trecerii la Domnul a Sanctității Sale Papa Francisc. Plecat dintre noi în Lunea Albă, a doua zi a sfintei sărbători de Paș

75 likes, 1 comments - familiaregalaaromaniei on April 21, 2025: "Majestatea Sa Custodele Coroanei și Principele Consort au aflat cu nespusă tristețe vestea trecerii la Domnul a Sanctității Sale Papa Francisc. Plecat dintre noi în Lunea Albă, a doua zi a sfintei sărbători de Paște, Papa Francisc...

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Message from the King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgians.

Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès du Pape François. C’était un grand homme, proche des plus humbles et soucieux des problèmes du monde. Nous partageons le deuil de tous les catholiques

229 likes, 0 comments - belgianroyalpalace on April 21, 2025: "C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès du Pape François. C’était un grand homme, proche des plus humbles et soucieux des problèmes du monde. Nous partageons le deuil de tous les catholiques dans le monde et...

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Message from the King Abdullah II of Jordan.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1914255764836815060

Message from the King Felipe VI of Spain.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1914287207013065139

Casa de Su Majestad el Rey on Instagram: "Telegrama de condolencias de S.M. el Rey tras el fallecimiento de Su Santidad el Papa Francisco. #CasaReal #PapaFrancisco #DEP"

12K likes, 116 comments - casareal.es on April 21, 2025: "Telegrama de condolencias de S.M. el Rey tras el fallecimiento de Su Santidad el Papa Francisco. #CasaReal #PapaFrancisco #DEP".

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Message from the King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Kungahuset 🇸🇪 on Instagram: "Med anledning av Påvens bortgång lämnar Kungen följande uttalande: ”Drottningen och jag minns påve Franciskus med stor respekt och värme. I kraft av sin naturliga karisma, djupa ödmjukhet och sitt aldrig sviktande försv

1,698 likes, 9 comments - kungahuset on April 21, 2025: "Med anledning av Påvens bortgång lämnar Kungen följande uttalande: ”Drottningen och jag minns påve Franciskus med stor respekt och värme. I kraft av sin naturliga karisma, djupa ödmjukhet och sitt aldrig sviktande försvar av...

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[Curryong]

I am so upset at this news, and yet I am glad that he is no longer in any pain or discomfort. The ‘People’s Pope’ is soon to be in heaven among the angels. And on this important Holy week! A very humble and humane Pontiff. May he rest in peace.

 

[Elektra]

I am in shock ...Rest in peace...

 

[Adda]

He was in unbelievable pain. I'm glad it's over.

How symbolic that he "waited" for Easter to be over.
And what times we're living in, huh?

 

[Cyradis]

RIP. Given his recent health problems, I knew that he could pass away in the near future, but I didn't think that it would have been so soon

 

[shady lady]

Very sad news. R.I.P.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

With the very last of his energy, he wanted to be there for his people one last time, on the biggest day of the year for the church….

Then God came and ended his suffering forever and brought him home…

Despite not being a roman catholic myself i can honestly say that i admired this pope.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

 

[tommy100]

Message of sympathy from King Charles

The flag at Buckingham Palace has been lowered to half mast following the death of Pope Francis.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1914296868856631470

 

[Adda]

Message from the very catholic Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Cour grand-ducale Luxembourg on Instagram: "Message de condoléances à Son Eminence le Secrétaire d’Etat du Saint-Siège, Mgr Pietro PAROLIN, suite au décès, à Rome, à l’âge de 88 ans, de Sa Sainteté le Pape François, né Jorge Mario Bergoglio le 21 avr

499 likes, 2 comments - courgrandducale on April 21, 2025: "Message de condoléances à Son Eminence le Secrétaire d’Etat du Saint-Siège, Mgr Pietro PAROLIN, suite au décès, à Rome, à l’âge de 88 ans, de Sa Sainteté le Pape François, né Jorge Mario Bergoglio le 21 avril 2025 Éminence, La...

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Statement from the very catholic King and Queen of the Belgians.

Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès du Pape François. C’était un grand homme, proche des plus humbles et soucieux des problèmes du monde. Nous partageons le deuil de tous les catholiques

117 likes, 0 comments - belgianroyalpalace on April 21, 2025: "C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès du Pape François. C’était un grand homme, proche des plus humbles et soucieux des problèmes du monde. Nous partageons le deuil de tous les catholiques dans le monde et...

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[Duke of Marmalade]

Good for him, he has been on his last journey on earth for some time now. I am glad that he could do one of the most important rites of the church in person and passing away at Easter is not bad for a pope.
RIP, Franziskus was always very authentic and loved around the globe.
I hope for a younger pope now who won't be struggling with health problems in the next years.

 

[rominet09]

How sad it is but not unexpected.....

 

[crm2317]

Very sad news this morning but not unexpected.

While not Catholic myself I had a lot of respect for a man who never shied away from speaking his mind regarding the vulnerable and oppressed.

I wonder in this situation do Vatican representatives contact his family prior to announcing the news to the world?

 

[Mirabel]

I hope for a younger pope now who won't be struggling with health problems in the next years.

Yes, there has been mention of leading candidates to succeed Pope Francis. I hope the conclave chooses someone under 70, who will be able to have an impact.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

I wonder in this situation do Vatican representatives contact his family prior to announcing the news to the world?

I’m sure his sister and nieces and nephews in Argentina was contacted by either the Vatican or by the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires before the news broke…

He is the first pope since John Paul I who dies with closely related family members living… Neither John Paul II or Benedict XVI had any siblings alive when they passed, or any nieces or nephews…

 

[Mbruno]

Yes, there has been mention of leading candidates to succeed Pope Francis. I hope the conclave chooses someone under 70, who will be able to have an impact.

Most of the cardinals who are eligible to vote were appointed by Pope Francis, so logic dictates that a "continuity candidate" should be elected.

Nevertheless, papal conclaves sometimes yield surprising results.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

The DM has good information on what happens next

What happens now Pope Francis has died?

News of the 88-year-old's passing was announced earlier today, two months after he was admitted to hospital with an infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs and kidney failure.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The next pope could well be Asian or African, we've had south america and 2x Europe before.
The last sitting pope died in 2005, a long time ago. I dont count Benedikt, who was retired before.

 

[Stefan]

The DM has good information on what happens next

What happens now Pope Francis has died?

News of the 88-year-old's passing was announced earlier today, two months after he was admitted to hospital with an infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs and kidney failure.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The next pope could well be Asian or African, we've had south america and 2x Europe before.
The last sitting pope died in 2005, a long time ago. I dont count Benedikt, who was retired before.

I think they are wrong about the lying in State as Pope Franziskus has made some changes. And apparently he will lying in a coffin and not on a catafalk

 

[Mbruno]

The DM has good information on what happens next

What happens now Pope Francis has died?

News of the 88-year-old's passing was announced earlier today, two months after he was admitted to hospital with an infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs and kidney failure.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The next pope could well be Asian or African, we've had south america and 2x Europe before.
The last sitting pope died in 2005, a long time ago. I dont count Benedikt, who was retired before.

Pope Francis was from Argentina, but his father was Italian and his mother was born to Italian parents, so he was also "European" to a certain extent. Argentina itself is a majoritarily white country.

Pope Francis, however, did appoint a large number of non-European cardinals, which made the College of Cardinals less eurocentric and increases the chance of a Pope from other continents.

It is not a given though. I suppose the position of the prospective candidates on key issues matters more than geography.

Message from the King Felipe VI of Spain.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1914287207013065139

Felipe VI, as King of Spain, is ex officio the honorary protocanon of the chapter of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where I believe Pope Francis chose to be buried.

 

[Alison H]

I'm sad to hear this, but I feel as if he was only waiting for Easter, and am glad that he managed that.

 

[TLLK]

I'm sad to hear this, but I feel as if he was only waiting for Easter, and am glad that he managed that.

I agree with you. Considering that he was just recently released from the hospital, I'm glad that he was able to be present for Holy Week and Easter.

 

[Lady Daly]

Pope Francis was an amazing human being. RIP

 

[Luc122]

What a tragic loss, it is said that Pope Francis has chosen to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking with centuries of tradition.

 

[principessa]

As the dead pope has announced that his funeral should be less traditional and with less pomp, do you think that a huge turnoil of royals and heads of states will be invited to take part?

 

[tommy100]

We will have to wait and see. But I suspect it is possible to combine the two in many ways - Heads of State and royals representing their people and paying respect to the office and Church and yet also elements without pomp and tradition for the individual.

 

[Stefan]

As he will not be buried at St Peter i wonder if the funeral Mass will still be there or if it will be at St. Maria Maggiore where he wanted to be buried. I guess Mass at St. Peters and afterwards burial at St. Maria Maggiore

 

[Countessmeout]

Saw this news as I wait to head off on a vacation with little internet service for two weeks. I was shocked.

RIP to an amazing inspiration to all Catholics, and many others. He was a truly incredible man.

I remember when he was named Pope. The first Jesuit, the first born in the New world, and first non European since the 8th century. He definitely set a new standard as Pope with his way of looking at the role of the church. I am not surprised even in burrial and funeral, he continues to do so.

 

[Linda_26]

May Pope Francis rest in peace. He will be missed.
Already yesterday, I found his presence on Easter day extremely poignant, and now even more so. It very much sounded as a final goodbye, even though I didn't expect he would pass away less than 24 hours later.
He died during the Jubilee year, on Easter Monday and on the day of the mythological founding of Rome (21 April 753, B.C.).

 

[meeralakshmi]

R.I.P. He was a great man.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

As the dead pope has announced that his funeral should be less traditional and with less pomp, do you think that a huge turnoil of royals and heads of states will be invited to take part?

I guess we will find out tomorrow when the vatican press office will communicate the instructions for the lying in state wich will likely begin on Wednesday…

The italian and argentinian presidents are probably given for natural reasons… Don’t know about the others but i would not be surprised if at least the catholic heads of state will attend…