{"id":11734,"date":"2025-04-25T12:35:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11734"},"modified":"2025-04-25T12:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:35:19","slug":"pope-francis-last-appearance-was-one-day-before-passed-away-see-the-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11734","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis\u2019 Last Appearance Was One Day Before passed away\u2013 See the Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in Vatican City, waving from the Popemobile just hours before his death. Crowds cheered and cameras flashed as the 88-year-old pontiff, defying doctors\u2019 orders, gave his final Easter blessing from St. Peter\u2019s Basilica.<\/p><div class=\"ujddo69f59c2b6d0a9\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.ujddo69f59c2b6d0a9 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.ujddo69f59c2b6d0a9 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.ujddo69f59c2b6d0a9 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.ujddo69f59c2b6d0a9 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.ujddo69f59c2b6d0a9 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Despite his frail condition, Pope Francis appeared on the balcony in a wheelchair, supported by aides. \u201cDear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter,\u201d he warmly addressed the crowd, his voice weak but his spirit strong. Gone were the oxygen tubes from earlier hospital stays, replaced by a smile and a gentle wave.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\"><\/div>\n<p>Images show a touching scene where attendants helped steady his microphone, allowing him to deliver a final message of peace and hope. His surprise appearance touched many, especially after a recent near-fatal battle with pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p>Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at Casa Santa Marta. 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