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Pope Francis' 'heartbreaking' last public speech as he dies aged 88

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Updated 20:17 21 Apr 2025 GMT+1Published 13:21 21 Apr 2025 GMT+1

Pope Francis' 'heartbreaking' last public speech as he dies aged 88

"Pope Francis' legacy of love and service will forever guide humanity"

Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck

Pope Francis' 'heartbreaking' final public address has been praised on social media for being 'beautifully poetic'.

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88 years old. His passing was confirmed in a statement released by the Vatican earlier today (April 21).

Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said: "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 home of the Father.

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"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalised.

The Pope gave his last public speech on Easter Sunday (Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
The Pope gave his last public speech on Easter Sunday (Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)

“With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune."

The Holy Father at the head of the Roman Catholic Church - real name Jorge Mario Bergoglio - gave his final speech just over 24 hours ago in celebration of Easter, addressing the crowds in the Vatican's St Peter's Square in a 'heartbreaking' speech.

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The Pope appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica in front of a staggering 35,000+ people.

He was wheeled out in a wheelchair and helped by aides, who not only adjusted his robes but helped him drink water through a straw, alongside holding a microphone as he addressed the crowds.

The Pope waved at those below before stating: [Translation] "Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter! Blessed be the almighty father and son and holy spirit.

"I ask the master of ceremonies to read the message."

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The master of ceremonies then proceeded to read out his full Urbi et Orbi blessing.

And it's not taken long for people to flood online to weigh in.

One Twitter user said: "A heartfelt tribute to a truly inspiring soul - Pope Francis' legacy of love and service will forever guide humanity."

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"It’s beautifully poetic he finished this way…" another added.

A third commented: "It’s heartbreaking to see him trying his best to convey his Easter Sunday message to worshippers although he was obviously very weak May he rest in peace."

Pope Francis' final public address followed his final post to Twitter which echoed: "Christ is risen! These words capture the entire meaning of our existence, for we were not made for death but for life."

If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact GrieveWell on (734) 975-0238, or email [email protected].

Featured Image Credit: Vatican News/Youtube

Topics: Celebrity, Religion, World News, Pope Francis, Social Media, Easter, Catholic Church

Poppy Bilderbeck
Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck is a Senior Journalist at LADbible Group. She graduated from The University of Manchester in 2021 with a First in English Literature and Drama, where alongside her studies she was Editor-in-Chief of The Tab Manchester. Poppy is most comfortable when chatting about all things mental health, is proving a drama degree is far from useless by watching and reviewing as many TV shows and films as possible and is such a crisp fanatic the office has been forced to release them in batches.

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