Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolon (2nd from L) attends a Canonization Mass led by Pope Francis for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

A pilgrim holds a portrait of new Saint Elena Guerra during the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints led by Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Portrait of new saint Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) on the facade of the basilica during the Canonization Mass led by Pope Francis for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Portrait of new saint Father Joseph Allamano (Italy) on the facade of the basilica during the Canonization Mass led by Pope Francis for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Portrait of new saints ‘The 11 martyrs of Damascus’ on the facade of the basilica during the Canonization Mass led by Pope Francis for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Portrait of new saint Sister Elena Guerra (Italy) on the facade of the basilica during the Canonization Mass led by Pope Francis for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Portrait of new saints ‘The 11 martyrs of Damascus’ on the facade of the basilica during the Canonization Mass led by Pope Francis for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (C) attends a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis for the Canonization of 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (L) attends a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis for the Canonization of 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis Leads Canonization Mass - Vatican

Pope Francis presides at the Canonization Mass for 14 new Saints in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on October 20, 2024. The new Saints are 11 martyrs killed in Damascus, Syria in 1860 for refusing to renounce their faith, Father Joseph Allamano (Italy), Sister Marie Leonie Paradis (Canada) and Sister Elena Guerra (Italy). Photo: Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM