Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at 7:35 AM at the age of 88.
The announcement was made by Camerlengo Farrell from Casa Santa Marta:
βHis entire life was devoted to the service of the Lord and the Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poor and marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend Pope Francisβ soul to the infinite merciful love of the Triune God.β
On Easter, Pope Francis made his final appearance before 35,000 faithful.
Today, the Popeβs body will be brought to St. Peterβs Basilica at 9 AM and will be exposed to the faithful from 11 AM to midnight, tomorrow from 7 AM to midnight, and on April 25 from 7 AM to 7 PM.
The funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 10 AM on the square in front of St. Peterβs Basilica in the Vatican. The rite will be celebrated by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals.
The conclave will take place between May 5 and May 10.