VATICAN CITY – 21 April 2025 – Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. The Bishop of Rome passed away peacefully at 7:35 AM on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta within Vatican City.
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Pope Francis appoints Sister Simona Brambilla as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The Vatican Press Office announced this historic appointment on Monday. Sister Brambilla is the first woman to serve as a prefect in the Catholic Church.
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On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurated Jubilee 2025 by opening the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The ceremony, watched by thousands in St Peter’s Square, marks the start of a year-long Catholic celebration expected to draw over 30 million pilgrims.
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Italy and the Vatican have restored the Passetto del Borgo, a historic secret walkway used by popes for centuries.
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The Sistine Chapel, located within the Vatican City, is one of the most significant cultural and religious landmarks in the world. Its importance lies not only in its function as a papal chapel but also in its artistic achievements, particularly the ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo.
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The Vatican will install a live webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb as part of its technological initiatives for the Jubilee Year 2025. Pope Francis will inaugurate the livestream on 2 December, allowing Catholics worldwide to view the tomb of the apostle and first pope.
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On Tuesday, the Vatican issued a statement saying that Pope Francis apologises and did not intend to offend anyone after using the term “frociaggine” on Monday.
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The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has released a new document titled ‘Dignitas infinita’ after five years of crafting. The document expands upon the papal teachings of the last decade, covering a wide array of issues from war and poverty to violence against migrants and women, and from abortion to euthanasia and gender […]
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Pope Francis has said how he would like his funeral to be eventually celebrated in a book of interviews with the Vatican correspondent of Spanish newspaper ABC. The Pope wants a funeral without too much ritual.
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For the 2025 Jubilee, the Holy See has entered into the realm of merchandising, introducing an official pilgrim backpack. The official Vatican merch will be available through a number of sites.
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