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The late Pope Francis' body lies in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta

22/04/2025

Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morning

Pope Francis greeting the faithful on Easter Sunday

22/04/2025

Pope Francis' final hours and gratitude for returning to the Square

White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at the election of the late Pope Francis on March 13, 2013

22/04/2025

What happens after the Pope dies?

2025.04.22 Prima Congregazione Cardinali

22/04/2025

General Congregations of Cardinals begin in the Vatican

2025.04.21 Card. Kevin Joseph Farrell - Rito della Constatazione della morte del Pontefice presso la Cappella di Santa Marta

22/04/2025

Cardinal Farrell officially ascertains death of Pope Francis

22/04/2025

Pope Francis: Death is not end of everything, but a new beginning

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The official certification was issued by Professor Andrea Arcangeli, Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State

21/04/2025

Pope's death due to stroke and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse

The Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State, Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, releases the official medical report on the death of Pope Francis, which was confirmed through ...

21/04/2025

Twelve years of new paths, processes, and open doors

Following the announcement his passing away on Easter Monday, we offer an overview of the highlights of Pope Francis' pontificate, his journeys, reforms, writings, work for peace and human ...

An image of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome

21/04/2025

Pope Francis' testament

Pope Francis' testament, dated 29 June 2022, has been published, giving indications for his burial in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.

22/04/2025

Seals placed on doors of Santa Marta papal residence

On the evening of Pope Francis’ death, a rite confirmed his passing and the placing of his body in the coffin took place in the chapel of his Vatican residence.

Films for a Jubilee of Hope

The Dicastery for Evangelization's "Jubilee is Culture" wide-ranging film programme, reviewed by Fr. Greg Apparcel CSP, highlights humanity's yearning for God.