Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta building.  A Humble Leader’s Passing on Easter Monday The news was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who solemnly declared, “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow … Continue reading Pope Francis Dies at 88: A Legacy of Compassion, Controversy, and Change in the Catholic Church