Pope Francis RIP
April 21, 2025
Vatican announces the passing of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
Archbishop John's message can be read here.
A mass is scheduled for Pope Francis at St George's Cathedral on Tuesday 22 April at 12:30pm. All are welcome ; the mass will also be live streamed here.
The text of Cardinal Kevin Farrell's announcement from the Casa Santa Marta is included in this article from the Vatican News.
Text from Homily at the Holy Mass on the Occasion of the Death of Pope Francis
To all Clergy, Parishes and Agencies and Officers of the Archdiocese of Southwark
