Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the Vatican after a stroke, coma, and cardiac collapse. The Vatican confirmed the details and announced funeral plans, honoring the pope's wish for a humble burial near the Virgin Mary icon in St. Mary Major Basilica.
Pope Francis has voiced profound disappointment over the world's failure to end the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, a year after severe conflict erupted. He criticized the global community's lack of action and called for dialogue and peace, emphasizing that violence never achieves peace. The Pope declared a day of fasting and prayers for peace among Catholics and expressed solidarity with those affected, highlighting their daily struggles and fears.
In a significant and historical meeting, Pope Francis received His Holiness Aram I, the leader of the Armenian Church of Cilicia, marking their first encounter in a decade. The discussion highlighted the Church’s independent structure and historical significance, emphasizing the longstanding relationship between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
