when did pope francis die

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He passed away at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta at 7:35 a.m. local time due to a stroke followed by irreversible cardiac arrest. His death came after a prolonged health battle, including a recent five-week hospital stay for double pneumonia and other health issues. The announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo, on the same day.