The government of Spain has declared three days of mourning in honor of Pope Francis death. Francis’
The Pope passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the morning, as had been confirmed by the Vatican.
“We regret the death of a good man and a great pope. Therefore, the government of Spain will declare three days of official mourning”, Spain’s Justice Minister Felix Bolanos said as stated by AFP.
Pope Francis had been admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital on Friday, February 14, 2025, after suffering a bronchitis for several days.
The situation gradually worsened, and his doctors diagnosed him with bilateral pneumonia on February 18.
The late Pope returned to his Vatican residence after 38 days in hospital at the Casa Santa Marta to continue his recovery.
In April 2024, he approved an updated edition of the liturgical book for papal funeral rites which which will guide the funeral mass yet to be announced.
