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St. Peter S Square On The Day Of Pope Francis Death

A general view of St. Peter's Basilica follows the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, in Vatican City, Vatican. The Vatican announces that Pope Francis, 88, dies on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and states, ''the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returns to the home of the Father.'' His death comes after he appears in St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12291429
Date Taken	21 April 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto

Italy Rome General News St. Peter's Basilica Vatican City Pope Francis Rome Italy St. Peter's Basilica Pope Francis death April 21 2025 Vatican City Vatican Bishop of Rome Easter Sunday worshippers St. Peter's Square April 2 88 years old local time GMT home of the Father Andrea Ronchini NurPhoto general view announcement greeting thousands worshippers Monday 07:35 05:35 appeared Basilica Easter Vatican announcement April Rome Italy.