21.04.2025 13:50
Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, held his last Easter ceremony, which was filled with emotional moments for the Catholic world. Unable to lead the ceremony due to health issues, the Pope emphasized world peace in his final message and called for an end to conflicts. After being discharged from the hospital, it was a great surprise that Pope Francis attended the Easter ceremony, where he greeted the public afterward. This was the last moment Francis appeared before the people while he was alive.
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Yesterday, Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, held his last Easter ceremony shortly before his death, which became an emotional moment for the Catholic world.
On the last Sunday, Pope Francis greeted a crowd of 35,000 people in St. Peter's Square but could not lead the ceremony due to health issues. The Easter mass was conducted by Cardinal Angelo Comastri, while the Pope sat on the balcony and listened to another cardinal reading the blessing words.
Pope Francis, who was discharged from the hospital on March 23 due to pneumonia, appeared tired and exhausted. While sitting on the balcony, it was observed that his aides frequently adjusted his robe and assisted him in drinking water with a straw.
Just 20 hours before his death, the Pope shared a message on his social media account saying, "Christ is risen! These words encompass the entire meaning of our existence, for we are created not for death, but for life."
In his final message, Pope Francis emphasized world peace and called for an end to "conflicts in different regions of the world." Referring specifically to the tensions in Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, and wars in Africa, Francis stated, "I want our hope for peace to be renewed."
The Catholic leader also criticized discrimination against immigrants, stating, "We are all God's children," and added, "We need to renew our trust in those who are different from us, those who come from distant lands."
After being discharged from the hospital, Pope Francis's participation in the Easter ceremony was a great surprise, and after the ceremony, he greeted the public by driving around the square in the Pope Mobile. This was the last moment Francis appeared before the public while he was alive.
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