DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Dominicans and people around the world awoke on Monday, 21 April 2025, to the sad news that Pope Francisco, 88, has left this world. Those watching the evening news on Sunday, 20 April had celebrated he was able to greet his followers at the Vatican Easter Sunday celebration after a long bout of illness. Moreover, the news had reported he held a brief meeting with visiting US Vice President JD Vance at the Vatican on that same day.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, would announce the death of Pope Francisco at 9:45am, local time, from the Casa Santa Marta with these words:

“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us...