Video captures Pope Francis' last public appearance at the Vatican on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis' last public appearance before his death
Pope Francis greeted crowds at the Vatican in his Popemobile the day before his death.
VATICAN CITY - A special moment at the Vatican on Easter Sunday has become a historic one for those who witnessed some of Pope Francis' final moments before his death the next day.
What we know:
Pope Francis appeared on the balcony to give a blessing during Easter mass before greeting visitors in his popemobile.
Video obtained by FOX 29 shows the pope driving through the crowds, waving as people cheered.
This was the pope's last public appearance before the Vatican announced his death on Monday.
Pope Francis greets crowd at Vatican on Easter Sunday
In his last public appearance before his death, Pope Francis greeted crowds at the Vatican on Easter Sunday.
The backstory:
Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
The Vatican confirmed his death early Monday, stating, "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church."
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As the world mourns the devastating loss of the 88-year-old pontiff, FOX 29 is reflecting on Pope Francis’ historic and unforgettable visit to Philadelphia back in 2015.
Two years after being elected, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church made his first and only trip to the United States for the "World Meeting of Families."
Pope Francis spent the final two days of his 10-day North American trip in Philadelphia.
His visit was filled with special moments, which began the moment he landed at Philadelphia International Airport, and blessed a 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy.
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The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Vatican and previous reporting by FOX 29.