Pope Francis Dies At Easter

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 21: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO MERCHANDISING). (EDITORS NOTE: This image depicts death.) The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the chapel of Casa Santa Marta during the Rite of Certification of Death presided by Cardinal Kevin Farrell on April 21, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died "this morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square yesterday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter." (Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)