Archbishop Diego Ravelli reads the Easter message “urbi et orbi” as Pope Francis listens from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, April 20, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA ...

Pope Francis celebrated Easter Sunday in St. Peter's Basilica before death 04:18. Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, one day before his death on Monday morning.

Pope Francis receives U.S. Vice President JD Vance, left, before bestowing the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by ...

Pope Francis' final address on Easter Sunday: Read the full speech "Christ is risen, alleluia! Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter! Today at last, the singing of the “alleluia” is heard ...

Vatican City, Apr 19, 2025 / 15:15 pm. Candlelight illuminated St. Peter’s Basilica during the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday where Pope Francis’ homily, read on his behalf, proclaimed the ...

Pope Francis looks on from a balcony, on the day the "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and to the world) message is delivered at St. Peter's Square, on Easter Sunday, at the Vatican, April 20, 2025 ...

Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter's Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza, drawing wild cheers and ...

It figures Pope Francis would die Easter Monday, reminding us that the joy of the Resurrection of Jesus changes everything, and should every day of our lives. Next Post Remembering a Father, Francis.

The pope's death on April 21 comes one day after Pope Francis greeted thousands in St. Peter's Square after Easter Mass in his open-air popemobile − what would be his final public appearance.

Pope Francis' death on Easter Monday has left many speculating that his passing on the religious holiday was 'no coincidence' and that he actually 'chose to die' on this day.

Pope Francis on Sunday blessed tens of thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Easter Mass, his weak, raspy voice a reminder of his frailty less than a month after being ...

Referencing the Jubilee Year, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to “let the hope of Easter blossom” in their lives. Mass-goers light candles at the Easter Vigil Mass at St. Peter's Basilica ...