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Filipinos offer candles in front of a picture of Pope Francis following the Vatican's announcement of Pope Francis death, at the Manila Cathedral in Manila, Philippines, on April 21, 2025 | Photo Credit: Reuters
P<\/span>ope Francis was reported dead on Monday (April 21, 2025), according to a video statement released by the Vatican. The first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who served 12 years was 88.
\u201cAt 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,\u201d Cardinal Kevin Ferrell said in the announcement.
Also read: Pope Francis, first Latin-American to head the Catholic Church, passes away at 88<\/strong><\/a>
His last public address was on Sunday (April 20, 2025) for conveying Easter message, in which he reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Pope Francis who had chronic lung disease was admitted to Gemelli on February 14, 2025 after a bout of bronchitis worsened. He was treated there for a long time after he got discharged on March 23, 2025.
Pope Francis\u2019 body could be moved to St Peter\u2019s Basilica, allowing the faithful to pay their respects, as early as Wednesday, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement on Monday.
A group of cardinals meeting on Tuesday are expected to take a formal decision on the issue, he added.
– Reuters <\/i>
Tibet\u2019s spiritual leader the Dalai Lama praised Pope Francis on Monday, offering Buddhist prayers and writing to the papal envoy to \u201cexpress his sadness\u201d at his death.
\u201cPope Francis dedicated himself to the service of others… consistently revealing by his own actions how to live a simple, but meaningful life,\u201d the Buddhist leader said in a statement from his base in exile in India.
\u201cThe best tribute we can pay to him is to be a warm-hearted person, serving others wherever and in whatever way we can\u201d.
– AFP<\/i>
U.S. President Donald Trump paid his respects Monday to Pope Francis, writing \u201cRest in Peace\u201d in a short post on his Truth Social platform.
\u201cRest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!\u201d Trump said.
– AFP<\/i>
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday condoled the demise of Pope Francis and said his compassion and commitment to building a better world defined his papacy.
\u201cSaddened at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His compassion and commitment to building a better world defined his papacy,\u201d Mr. Jaishankar said in a social media post.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also condoled Francis\u2019s death.
\u201cDeeply saddened by the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis. He will be remembered for his remarkable service to the human society, specially poor and the marginalised,\u201d he said.
\u201cMy thoughts are with the millions around the world who grieve his demise,\u201d Mr. Singh said.
– PTI<\/i>
The Goa Church condoled the demise of Pope Francis on Monday, calling it \u201csad news for the universal church\u201d but also asserted it was a \u201ca moment of giving thanks to God\u201d for providing the leadership of \u201cthis great man\u201d.
\u201cIt is a sad news for the universal church. But at the same time, it is a moment of giving thanks to God. God has led the church for the last almost 12 years now with the leadership of this great man, a man of god. That is why it is also a moment for the church to thank God,\u201d Fr Henry Falcao, Director of St Joseph Vaz Renewal Centre at Old Goa, told PTI.
Informing that the mourning period will continue till the funeral takes place, Falcao said it is also a time for the church to pray intensely so that God provides a leader, a new Pope who will guide in these difficult times.
– PTI<\/i>
Predicting the next Pope is risky, but these cardinals are potential successors to Pope Francis, each with unique qualities.
Argentines long waited for Pope Francis to visit the homeland he left in 2013 to become the head of the Roman Catholic Church. With his death today at the age of 88 after a long illness, those hopes for his return end unrealized.
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, who shook up the Catholic Church, had died after he battled a bout of double pneumonia that had hospitalized him for weeks before he was discharged on March 23.
Pope Francis made more than 45 international trips during his papacy, including the first by any pope to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Myanmar, North Macedonia, Bahrain and Mongolia.
But the one-time Archbishop of Buenos Aires never returned to Argentina, where he divided opinion but gained the moniker of the \u201cslum pope\u201d for his focus on the poor and spending time in the capital\u2019s tough urban neighbourhoods, or \u2018villas\u2019.
\u201cOne of the great curiosities of his papacy was the fact that, unlike his predecessors, Francis never visited his native country,\u201d Jimmy Burns, author of the 2015 biography \u201cFrancis, Pope of Good Promise\u201d, told Reuters <\/em>weeks before his death.
Burns said he believed Pope Francis did not want to be seen siding either with the left-leaning Peronists or the conservatives in the country\u2019s polarized political environment.
– Reuters<\/em>
Pope Francis\u2019s body will be laid in a coffin in the chapel at the Saint Martha residence where he lived at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT) on Monday, the Vatican said.
\u201cTonight, Monday April 21 at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT), His Eminence the Most Reverend Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside over the rite of certification of death and the laying of the body in the coffin,\u201d the Holy See said in a statement.
– AFP<\/em>
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City.
Read more<\/a>
The Vatican has suspended due to Pope Francis\u2019 death a planned ceremony for the Catholic Church to proclaim the first saint from the millennial generation, it said in a statement today.
Carlo Acutis, an Italian boy who died from leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15, was originally set to be made a saint at a ceremony in St. Peter\u2019s Square on April 27.
– Reuters<\/em>
The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) called for all sporting events due to take place in Italy to be postponed following the death of Pope Francis and for \u201ca minute\u2019s silence to be observed at events throughout the week\u201d.
\u201cWe invited national federations and all organisers of sporting events to suspend their competitions on Monday,\u201d read the CONI statement.
Cycling race the Tour of the Alps, a key lead-up race to the Giro d\u2019Italia, did get under way after observing a minute\u2019s silence.
– AFP<\/em>
Bangladesh\u2019s interim government paid its respects to Pope Francis, with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus praising the late pontiff as a \u201ctrue friend and kindred spirit\u201d.
Mr. Yunus shared a \u201cprofound connection\u201d with Pope Francis, his office said in a statement. The micro-finance pioneer took over as interim leader of Muslim-majority Bangladesh after a mass uprising ousted the government in August 2024.
\u201cPope Francis was a towering figure of moral clarity, humility, and compassion in our time,\u201d the statement said, detailing how the men had worked together on shared efforts for social justice and care for the natural world.
\u201cHis lifelong dedication to justice, peace, and the dignity of every human being resonated far beyond the Catholic world,\u201d it said.
– AFP<\/em>
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr described Pope Francis as the \u201cbest pope in my lifetime,\u201d as he expressed deep sorrow over his passing.
\u201cA man of profound faith and humility, Pope Francis led not only with wisdom but with a heart open to all, especially the poor and the forgotten,\u201d Mr. Marcos said in a separate post on Facebook.
The Philippines is the only predominantly Catholic country in Southeast Asia.
– Reuters<\/em>
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mourned the death of Pope Francis, saying the Catholic leader had \u201cprayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians.\u201d
\u201cWe grieve together with Catholics and all Christians,\u201d Zelenskyy wrote on social media.
– AFP<\/em>
The Sivagiri Madhom condoled the death of Pope Francis, recalling the time he spent with the senior monks of the Madhom in November 2024 at an inter-religious conference at the Vatican marking the 100th anniversary of the \u2018All Religions\u2019 Conference\u2019 organised by Sree Narayana Guru in 1924.
Read more:
Sivagiri Madhom mourns Pope Francis, highlighting his impact on interfaith harmony and world peace at a Vatican conference.
King Charles III said he was \u201cdeeply saddened\u201d by the death of Pope Francis, and that he had been \u201cgreatly moved\u201d to visit him earlier this month with his wife Queen Camilla.
\u201cThrough his work and care for both people and planet, he profoundly touched the lives of so many,\u201d said King Charles, who is also the head of the Church of England.
– AFP<\/em>
Poland\u2019s Prime Minister Donald Tusk paid tribute to Pope Francis, calling the late pontiff a \u201cgood, warm and sensitive man\u201d.
\u201cPope Francis has died. A good, warm and sensitive man. May he rest in peace,\u201d Mr. Tusk wrote on X.
– AFP<\/em>
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Pope Francis\u2019s leadership was \u201ccourageous\u201d and the pope, who died aged 88 on Monday, \u201cnever lost hope of a better world\u201d.
\u201cHis leadership in a complex and challenging time for the world and the church was courageous, yet always came from a place of deep humility,\u201d Mr. Starmer said in a statement, with flags set to fly at half-mast on UK government buildings for a day in his honour.
– AFP<\/em>
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The Congress expressed sadness over the passing away of Pope Francis and offered condolences to the Christian community. \u201cThe entire world is saddened by the passing away of Pope Francis who will be seen by posterity as being hugely consequential,\u201d read the statement issued by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
Read more:
Congress mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a global voice for peace and justice, offering condolences to the Christian community.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was the last leader to meet Pope Francis at his Vatican residence to exchange Easter greetings on Sunday (April 20, 2025), before the Pope passed away today after battling a prolonged respiratory illness.
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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was the last leader to meet Pope Francis at his Vatican residence, before the Pope passed away on April 21 morning
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas paid tribute to Pope Francis, calling him a \u201cfaithful friend of the Palestinian people,\u201d the official Palestinian news agency Wafa <\/em>reported.
\u201cToday, we lost a faithful friend of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights,\u201d Abbas said, noting that Pope Francis \u201crecognised the Palestinian state and authorised the Palestinian flag to be raised in the Vatican.\u201d
– AFP<\/em>
Argentina presidency office said in a statement that it deeply regretted the death of Pope Francis, the first Argentine leader of the global Catholic Church.
Libertarian President Javier Milei, who previously clashed with the pope but patched things up after taking office, praised his focus on inter-religious dialogue, building up spirituality amongst the young and his focus on cost-cutting in the Vatican.
– Reuters<\/em>
As Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, battling a complex lung infection and complications, his visit to India, which was likely to take place after this year (2025), never materialised. Although India has more Catholics than Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore combined, there has been no Papal visit in the country since 1999.
Read more:
Pope Francis' visit to India post-2025 in doubt due to health concerns, despite previous invitations and anticipation.
Taiwan will send envoys of the \u201cappropriate level\u201d to the funeral of Pope Francis and President Lai Ching-te has sent his condolences to the Vatican via the Taiwanese embassy, the island\u2019s Foreign Ministry said.
The Vatican is one of only 12 countries to maintain formal diplomatic relations with Chinese-claimed Taiwan.
– Reuters<\/em>
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she was \u201cdeeply saddened\u201d by Pope Francis\u2019s death.
\u201cHe was a global voice for unity, justice, and human dignity. His wisdom and humility touched lives far beyond faith,\u201d Ms. Lagarde wrote on X.
– AFP<\/em>
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the late Pope Francis as a \u201cdefender\u201d of \u201chumanism and justice\u201d, and praised his efforts to promote dialogue between the Orthodox and Catholic churches.
Mr. Putin praised \u201cwise\u201d Pope Francis as a \u201cconsistent defender of the high values of humanism and justice,\u201d in a letter to the Vatican published by the Kremlin, adding he had \u201cactively promoted dialogue between the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.\u201d
– AFP<\/em>
The Eiffel Tower\u2019s landmark illuminations will be switched off tonight in memory of Pope Francis who died aged 88, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said.
City hall was planning to name a site in the French capital after Pope Francis who, she said, had placed \u201cecology at the centre of spiritual concerns\u201d and had argued in favour of \u201cwelcoming refugees\u201d.
– AFP<\/em>
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis is a loss to the entire world.
\u201cHe was truly an embodiment of love and compassion. He stood for the truth, he spoke out fearlessly against injustice and cared for the poor and marginalised in true faith.
\u201cHe was an inspiration to millions across the world who hope and strive for a more peaceful and kinder world. May his soul rest in eternal peace,\u201d she said in her message on X. \u2014 PTI<\/em>
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed sadness over the passing away of Pope Francis, whom he described as a consistent champion of inter-religious understanding and an influential force for global peace and harmony.
\u201cThe entire world is saddened by the passing away of Pope Francis who will be seen by posterity as being hugely consequential.
\u201cHe was a consistent champion of inter-religious understanding and engagement. He was also a greatly influential force for global peace and harmony who actively supported causes like the ending of discrimination of all forms, the mitigation of economic inequalities and of collaborative endeavours to deal with the impacts of climate change,\u201d Mr. Kharge said in a statement.
The Congress president said Pope Francis was truly an iconic personality, a humanitarian par excellence, who has left behind a very valuable legacy.
\u201cOn behalf of the Indian National Congress, I extend our sincere condolences to our Christian brethren especially in different parts of our country and the world,\u201d the Congress chief said. \u2014 PTI<\/em>
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said, he was \u201cdeeply saddened\u201d by the death of Pope Francis, adding that the pontiff\u2019s advocacy for justice, peace, and interfaith dialogue earned him respect far beyond the Catholic world.
\u201cDeeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a transformative figure who led the Catholic Church with empathy and progressive values.\u00a0
\u201cHe was a compassionate and progressive voice who brought humility, moral courage, and a deep sense of empathy to the papacy. His dedication to the poor, his embrace of the marginalised, and his advocacy for justice, peace, and interfaith dialogue earned him respect far beyond the Catholic world.\u00a0
\u201cThe legacy he leaves behind is one of compassion in action and faith grounded in humanity,\u201d Mr. Stalin said.
Lebanon\u2019s Christian President Joseph Aoun mourned the death of Pope Francis, a \u201cdear friend and strong supporter\u201d of the crisis-hit multi-confessional country.
\u201cWe will never forget his repeated calls to protect Lebanon and preserve its identity and diversity,\u201d Mr. Aoun \u2014 the Arab world\u2019s only Christian president \u2014 said in a statement on the presidency\u2019s X account, calling Francis\u2019s death \u201ca loss for all humanity, for he was a powerful voice for justice and peace\u201d who called for \u201cdialogue between religions and cultures\u201d. \u2014 AFP<\/em>
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said Pope Francis has left a legacy of compassion, inclusivity, and a profound commitment to social justice.\u00a0
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Kerala CM praises Pope Francis for compassion, inclusivity, social justice, interfaith dialogue, and critique of capitalism.
US Vice President J.D. Vance said his \u201cheart goes out\u201d to Christians after the death aged 88 of Pope Francis, a day after he met the pontiff at the Vatican.
Mr. Vance was the last leader to meet Pope Francis before his death.
\u201cI was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill,\u201d Catholic convert Vance wrote on X during a visit to India.
– AFP<\/em>
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance meets Pope Francis to exchange Easter greetings amid migrant deportation dispute.
The death of Pope Francis \u201cis a profound loss for the entire world, as as he was a voice of peace, love and compassion,\u201d Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said.
Extending his condolences, Mr. Sisi said the late Catholic leader was an exceptional global figure who \u201cworked tirelessly to promote tolerance and build bridges of dialogue … and was a champion of the Palestinian cause, defending legitimate rights and calling for an end to conflict\u201d.
– AFP<\/em>
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the pope was a great apostle of Mercy, in whom he saw the answer to the challenges of the modern world.
\u201cIn his pastoral ministry, he was guided by humility and simplicity,\u201d Mr. Duda said in a post on X.
– Reuters<\/em>
Pope Francis will go down in history as a radical pontiff, a champion of underdogs who forged a more compassionate Catholic Church while stopping short of overhauling centuries-old dogma.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his pain on the passing of Pope Francis, through social media platform X.
\u201cIn this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community,\u201d he wrote.
\u201cPope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world. From a young age, he devoted himself towards realising the ideals of Lord Christ. He diligently served the poor and downtrodden. For those who were suffering, he ignited a spirit of hope,\u201d PM Modi added.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said news of Pope Francis\u2019 death was cause for great sadness because of the departure of \u201ca great man, a great shepherd\u201d.
\u201cI had the privilege of enjoying his friendship, his advice, his teachings, which never ceased not even during times of trial and suffering,\u201d Ms. Meloni said in a statement.
\u201cWe say goodbye to the Holy Father with a heart full of sadness.\u201d
– Reuters<\/em>
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hailed Pope Francis\u2019s \u201ccommitment to peace, social justice and the most vulnerable\u201d after his death at the age of 88.
\u201cI am sorry to hear of the death of Pope Francis. His commitment to peace, social justice and the most vulnerable leaves a profound legacy. Rest in peace,\u201d the Socialist leader wrote on X.
– AFP<\/em>
French President Emmanuel Macron paid homage to Pope Francis, saying he had always been \u201con the side of the most vulnerable and the most fragile\u201d and fought for \u201cmore justice\u201d.
Speaking during a trip to the Pacific region, Mr. Macron expressed his \u201cmost sincere condolences to Catholics the world over\u201d after the death of Francis who, he said, had stood for a \u201cbrotherly humankind\u201d.
– AFP<\/em>
Pope Francis, who died today, \u201cinspired millions, far beyond the Catholic Church, with his humility and love so pure for the less fortunate\u201d, Eureopean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
\u201cMy thoughts are with all who feel this profound loss,\u201d she wrote on X, adding she hopes his \u201clegacy will continue to guide us all toward a more just, peaceful and compassionate world.\u201d
– AFP<\/em>
Here\u2019s are glimpses from the life and papacy of Pope Francis:
Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope, passed away at 88, leaving a legacy of humility and social justice.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised the deceased Pope Francis as \u201ca man of deep faith and boundless compassion\u201d.
\u201cHe rightly saw great importance in fostering strong ties with the Jewish world and in advancing interfaith dialogue as a path toward greater understanding and mutual respect,\u201d the President said in a post on X.
– AFP<\/em>
Iran offered condolences following the death of Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church.
\u201cMy colleagues have just informed me of the news… I offer my condolences to all Christians around the world,\u201d Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said at a press briefing. Iran, a Muslim-majority country, maintains close ties with the Vatican.
– AFP<\/em>
The papal ring, also known as the \u201cFisherman\u2019s Ring,\u201d has a rich history and is a significant symbol of the Pope\u2019s authority and role within the Catholic Church. The ring is presented to the pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, at his papal inauguration. In its standard design, the name of the current pope is inscribed above a picture of St. Peter the Apostle.\u00a0
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The history and significance of the papal ring, symbolizing the Pope's authority and role in the Catholic Church.
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta said the death of Pope Francis was a tremendous loss for the world, not just Christians.
The President of Asia\u2019s youngest, predominantly-Catholic nation told Reuters<\/em> flags in East Timor would be flown at half-mast for one week to honour the late pontiff\u2019s life and a mass would also be held in his honour.
– Reuters<\/em>
Germany\u2019s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said that Pope Francis would be remembered for tireless commitment to the society\u2019s weakest members.
\u201cHe was guided by humility and faith in God\u2019s mercy,\u201d Mr. Merz said in a post on X.
– Reuters<\/em>
Pope Francis was in every way a man of the people, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said in a statement on X.
\u201cThe global Catholic community bids farewell to a leader who recognised the burning issues of our day and called attention to them. With his sober way of life, acts of service and compassion, Pope Francis was a role model for many \u2013 Catholics and non-Catholics alike. We remember him with great respect,\u201d Mr. Schoof said.
– Reuters<\/em>
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