Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, ending his historic 12-year pontificate marked by mercy and reform. Some of his notable recent activities include:
- *Meeting with US Vice President*: Pope Francis met with US Vice President J.D. Vance on Easter Sunday, exchanging gifts.
- *Easter Message*: The Pope called for peace and warned against the "logic of fear" in his Easter message "urbi et orbi".
- *Holy Week Liturgies*: Due to health improvements, cardinals will celebrate Holy Week liturgies.
- *Prison Visit*: Pope Francis made a surprise visit to Regina Coeli prison on Holy Thursday, meeting with inmates.
- *Chrism Mass*: Over 1,800 priests celebrated Holy Thursday chrism Mass at the Vatican.
- *Prayer for Victims*: The Pope prayed for victims of the Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse, which killed over 200 people.$BTC