One year ago today, Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m., April 21, 2025. It came the day after Easter, when -- barely able to raise his hands -- he gave his blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world).

On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember the late pontiff and some of the most significant moments of his papacy.

Pope Francis died Easter Monday. His body is expected to be moved to a coffin the same day and put on public display at St. Peter's Basilica this week.

This article is adapted from the Laetare lecture on March 26, given in New York after the author was awarded the Loyola Medal by the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. Pope Francis’ vast legacy will take a generation to unpack.

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died on Monday, April 21, the Vatican announced, after battling illness for the last several weeks. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 ...

The direction of the Leonine pontificate is still not yet clear, but the consistory of cardinals last week gave some further indications. Pope Leo XIV intends to continue in the direction of his immediate predecessor, but he prefers to do as Pope Francis ...