Pope Francis has died at age 88

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.  Father DiPerri has asked that all in the Our Lady’s Academy school community pray for the soul of our beloved Pope Francis.

At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta.  Please click here for the full statement from Cardinal Farrell and for additional details from Vatican News.