He became the archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was created a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the 2013 papal conclave elected …

Apr 21, 2025 · At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: "Dearest …

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis, 88, died of a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican said. Francis was last seen Sunday when he gave the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s.

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio, was the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church from Latin America. Read about his education, priesthood, death, and more.

Apr 21, 2025 · Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday aged 88. The Vatican said he died following a stroke, less than 24 …

Apr 21, 2025 · Throughout his 12-year papacy, Francis was a change agent, having inherited a Vatican in disarray in 2013 after the stunning resignation of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, a …

Mar 13, 2013 · As the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first from South America, and the first from the Jesuit order, Francis brought many reforms to the church and a reputation for …

Vatican City, 21 April 2025 DECLARATION OF DEATH OF HIS HOLINESS FRANCIS I hereby certify that His Holiness Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) on …

Apr 22, 2025 · Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world, has died at the age …

Apr 21, 2025 · Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis had long been involved in religious leadership. He was the first Jesuit pope …