The Pope, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died during the early morning hours of Monday, April 21, around 7:30 a.m. local time, according to a statement from the Vatican. He was 88.
The Pope's sudden death shocked people across the world, with several global leaders paying tribute his life and legacy with kind remarks, includingKing Charles, who wrote in a statement: "My wife and I were most deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis."
The King’s message following the death of Pope Francis. pic.twitter.com/tnwvSoXcMh
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2025The official X (formerly Twitter) account for The White House shared two side-by-side photos–one of Francis with President Trump and First Lady Melania and another of Vice President JD Vance and the Pope–with the simple caption: "Rest in Peace, Pope Francis."
Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. ✝️ pic.twitter.com/8CGwKaNnTh
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 21, 2025Micheál Martin, Ireland’s taoiseach, also shared a lengthy statement about the "profound sadness" in the wake of the Pope's death, celebrating Francis’ “long and distinguished papacy” and “unwavering commitment to the principles of compassion, peace, and human dignity."
Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, said “Europe mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis," in a post on X. "His contagious smile captured millions of people’s hearts across the globe. ‘The People’s Pope’ will be remembered for his love for life, hope for peace, compassion for equality & social justice.”
Europe mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.His contagious smile captured millions of people’s hearts across the globe.‘The People’s Pope’ will be remembered for his love for life, hope for peace, compassion for equality & social justice.May he rest in peace ???? pic.twitter.com/LsqYREynVP
— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) April 21, 2025Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the… pic.twitter.com/QKod5yTXrB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 21, 2025Next:What Happens When a Pope Dies? The Surprising Rituals and Secrets of Vatican Tradition
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