Death of Pope Francis

On Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 our beloved Pope Francis died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.

We encourage families to pray an Our Father, Hail Mary, & Glory Be for the Pope. We also encourage families to pray the rosary, Liturgy of the Hours, or other devotions as well.

Please read the press release from Bishop Dennis Walsh regarding the death of our Holy Father Pope Francis.

Below are some helpful links:

• Vatican Biography of Pope Francis
• https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope.html
• https://www.usccb.org/pope-francis-resources-memoriam
• https://fdlc.org/2025/04/resources-on-the-death-of-pope-francis/
• https://www.davenportdiocese.org/liturgy