World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

A concert marking the Vatican's day is held at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 29, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

A concert marking the Vatican's day is held at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 29, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Children sing in chorus marking the Vatican's day at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 29, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

A concert marking the Vatican's day is held at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 29, 2025.

Marco Rubio Meets Cardinal Pietro Parolin - Vatican

Marco Rubio Meets Cardinal Pietro Parolin - Vatican

US Secretary Marco Rubio meets Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin at the Vatican on May 17, 2025 the day before pope’s inaugural mass. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Marco Rubio Meets Cardinal Pietro Parolin - Vatican

Marco Rubio Meets Cardinal Pietro Parolin - Vatican

US Secretary Marco Rubio meets Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin at the Vatican on May 17, 2025 the day before pope’s inaugural mass. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Marco Rubio Meets Cardinal Pietro Parolin - Vatican

Marco Rubio Meets Cardinal Pietro Parolin - Vatican

US Secretary Marco Rubio meets Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin at the Vatican on May 17, 2025 the day before pope’s inaugural mass. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Marco Rubio Meets Cardinal Pietro Parolin - Vatican

Marco Rubio Meets Cardinal Pietro Parolin - Vatican

US Secretary Marco Rubio meets Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin at the Vatican on May 17, 2025 the day before pope’s inaugural mass. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Marco Rubio Meets Cardinal Pietro Parolin - Vatican

Marco Rubio Meets Cardinal Pietro Parolin - Vatican

US Secretary Marco Rubio meets Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin at the Vatican on May 17, 2025 the day before pope’s inaugural mass. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The making of 'L'Osservatore Romano' the Vatican's daily newspaper on October 2014. Like all modern nation States, the Vatican also has its own press. Although not considered an official mouthpiece for the Vatican, 'l'Osservatore Romano' is nonetheless the Holy See's most significant media venue. It is the only newspaper printed by the Vatican presses. Since 1861, each day 50,000 copies of the daily edition have been released at 3 pm. Written in Italian, the daily is supplemented by weekly editions in French, German, Spanish and Portuguese, as well as a monthly in Polish. All of the Holy See's current events as well as articles illustrating Church life and major political, economic and social events occurring throughout the world are all published in the Vatican's daily paper. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin Leads A Mass In Suffrage For Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican’s Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s square, Vatican on April 27, 2025. At Mass on the second day of the Novemdiales, or ‘nine days’ of mourning for the late Pope Francis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited Christians to look to Christ’s infinite mercy for peace in the world. Many young people were present at the second Novemdiales Mass, which took place during the scheduled Jubilee for Teenagers. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Queen Letizia at the exit after signing a book of condolences for the death of Pope Francis I, at the Apostolic Nunciature, on April 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died yesterday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. The Apostolic Nunciature has opened its doors to citizens so that they can sign a book of condolences for the Pope's death and show their sympathy. Photo by Antonio Gutiérrez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Queen Letizia and King Felipe at the exit after signing a book of condolences for the death of Pope Francis I, at the Apostolic Nunciature, on April 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died yesterday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. The Apostolic Nunciature has opened its doors to citizens so that they can sign a book of condolences for the Pope's death and show their sympathy. Photo by Antonio Gutiérrez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Queen Letizia at the exit after signing a book of condolences for the death of Pope Francis I, at the Apostolic Nunciature, on April 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died yesterday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. The Apostolic Nunciature has opened its doors to citizens so that they can sign a book of condolences for the Pope's death and show their sympathy. Photo by Antonio Gutiérrez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Queen Letizia and King Felipe at the exit after signing a book of condolences for the death of Pope Francis I, at the Apostolic Nunciature, on April 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died yesterday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. The Apostolic Nunciature has opened its doors to citizens so that they can sign a book of condolences for the Pope's death and show their sympathy. Photo by Antonio Gutiérrez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Queen Sofia at the exit after signing a book of condolences for the death of Pope Francis I, at the Apostolic Nunciature, on April 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died yesterday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. The Apostolic Nunciature has opened its doors to citizens so that they can sign a book of condolences for the Pope's death and show their sympathy. Photo by Antonio Gutiérrez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Queen Letizia at the exit after signing a book of condolences for the death of Pope Francis I, at the Apostolic Nunciature, on April 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died yesterday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. The Apostolic Nunciature has opened its doors to citizens so that they can sign a book of condolences for the Pope's death and show their sympathy. Photo by Antonio Gutiérrez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Queen Letizia and King Felipe at the exit after signing a book of condolences for the death of Pope Francis I, at the Apostolic Nunciature, on April 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died yesterday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. The Apostolic Nunciature has opened its doors to citizens so that they can sign a book of condolences for the Pope's death and show their sympathy. Photo by Antonio Gutiérrez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Queen Sofia at the exit after signing a book of condolences for the death of Pope Francis I, at the Apostolic Nunciature, on April 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died yesterday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. The Apostolic Nunciature has opened its doors to citizens so that they can sign a book of condolences for the Pope's death and show their sympathy. Photo by Antonio Gutiérrez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Queen Sofia at the exit after signing a book of condolences for the death of Pope Francis I, at the Apostolic Nunciature, on April 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died yesterday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. The Apostolic Nunciature has opened its doors to citizens so that they can sign a book of condolences for the Pope's death and show their sympathy. Photo by Antonio Gutiérrez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

Spanish Royal Pay Tribute to Pope Francis - Madrid

King Felipe VI leaves to sign a book of condolences for the death of Pope Francis I, at the Apostolic Nunciature, on April 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died yesterday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. The Apostolic Nunciature has opened its doors to citizens so that they can sign a book of condolences for the Pope's death and show their sympathy. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mass in Honor of Pope Francis - Argentina

Mass in Honor of Pope Francis - Argentina

A woman during a mass in honor of Pope Francis at the Basilica San Jose de Flores, on April 21, 2025, in Buenos Aires (Argentina). Pope Francis died this April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff died one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. Photo by Sebastian Hipperdinger/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mass in Honor of Pope Francis - Argentina

Mass in Honor of Pope Francis - Argentina

Two people during a mass in honor of Pope Francis at the Basilica San José de Flores, on April 21, 2025, in Buenos Aires (Argentina). Pope Francis died this April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. The Pope's last public appearance was on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2025. Photo by Sebastian Hipperdinger/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mass in Honor of Pope Francis - Argentina

Mass in Honor of Pope Francis - Argentina

A woman during a mass in honor of Pope Francis at the Basilica San Jose de Flores, on April 21, 2025, in Buenos Aires (Argentina). Pope Francis died this April 21, at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. The Pope's last public appearance was on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2025. Photo by Sebastian Hipperdinger/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Attendees during a mass at the Almudena Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis, April 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.On April 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Luengas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Attendees during a mass at the Almudena Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis, April 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.On April 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Luengas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

The Archbishop of Madrid, José Cobo, presides a Mass at the Almudena Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.On April 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Luengas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Attendees during a mass at the Almudena Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis, April 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.On April 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Luengas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Attendees during a mass at the Almudena Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis, April 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.On April 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Luengas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Several nuns celebrate Mass at the Almudena Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.On April 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Luengas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

The Archbishop of Madrid, José Cobo, presides a Mass at the Almudena Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.On April 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Luengas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

The Archbishop of Madrid, José Cobo, presides a Mass at the Almudena Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.On April 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Luengas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Dozens of people during the Mass at the Almudena Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.On April 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Luengas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Madrid

The Archbishop of Madrid, José Cobo, presides a Mass at the Almudena Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Pope Francis died this morning at 7:35 a.m., at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pontiff passed away one day after his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing.On April 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Luengas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets the U.S President Joe Biden at G7 summit at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Savelletri di Fasano, Italy on June 14, 2024. Pope Francis joins international leaders at the second day of the G7 summit in the Puglia, making him the first pontiff to take part in such an event. -- 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 (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron at G7 summit at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Savelletri di Fasano, Italy on June 14, 2024. Pope Francis joins international leaders at the second day of the G7 summit in the Puglia, making him the first pontiff to take part in such an event. He is due to speak at an AI session, and on the Ukraine and Gaza wars. -- 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 : (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis called for reconciliation in Syria as he led a mass peace vigil on St Peter's square at the Vatican on September 7, 2013 in front of tens of thousands of people in the evening of a day of fasting and prayer in the name of peace. -- 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 attends a meeting with the faithful of the diocese of Vanimo at the Esplanade in front of Holy Cross Cathedral in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, September 8, 2024. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. -- 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 (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis leads a mass at the National Stadium in Singapore on September 12, 2024. Singapore is the fourth and last stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. -- 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 (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets students at the Universidade Catolica Portuguesa in Lisbon, Portugal on August 3, 2023. The meeting took place on the second day of the Pope’s Apostolic Journey to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023. -- 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 (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM