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 due to a stroke followed by irreversible cardiac arrest. His death was officially announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell at 7:35 a.m. local time. Pope Francis had been dealing with several health issues including double pneumonia, type II diabetes, and high blood pressure prior to his death.