In a moving tribute to the late Holy Father, Pope Francis, Radio Veritas Asia (RVA) organized a special Rosary prayer service on Friday, April 25, uniting voices across Asia to pray for the eternal repose of his soul.
Following the funeral rites of Pope Francis scheduled for Saturday, April 26, cardinals under the age of 80 from around the world will gather at the Vatican in the following days to participate in the conclave to elect the next pope.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has appealed to the public to refrain from campaigning for Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle as the next pope, citing concerns about potentially undermining the integrity of the papal conclave.
Following the funeral of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has entered the ancient tradition of Novemdiales, a period of nine consecutive days of mourning.
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the Roman Catholic Church has entered a solemn period of mourning and preparation known as Sede Vacante — Latin for "Vacant See".
The Holy See’s Office for Liturgical Celebrations has announced that the coffin of the late Pope Francis will be solemnly transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Vatican time.
The Vatican has officially announced that the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Vatican time (3:30 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square.
Under the leadership of Pope Francis, significant strides have been made toward elevating the role of women in the Catholic Church, challenging long-standing norms, and advocating for greater representation and involvement.
With the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the Catholic Church enters the “sede vacante” — Latin for “the seat being vacant.” This solemn period marks the time between a pope’s death and the election of his successor, governed by centuries-old tradition and specific Church laws.
