After Pope Francis' death, faithful traveling to Vatican face storm chances this week
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," the Vatican announced.
Storms possible in Vatican City this week as faithful flock to Italy after Pope Francis' death
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 the Vatican announced, and as the faithful travel to Italy to mourn there is the risk of rain and thunderstorms at the end of the week.
THE VATICAN – Officials at the Vatican in Italy announced the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," announced Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber. "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father."
FILE - Pope Francis delivers his Sunday Angelus blessing from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square on January 12, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis turned his thoughts to the thousands of people affected by devastating fires in the US city of Los Angeles and renewed his appeal to pray for peace. (Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
Pope Francis was 88.
"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized," Farrell continued. "With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God."
This graphic shows the weather forecast for Vatican City over the next seven days. (FOX Weather)
People from around the world will now travel to the Vatican in Vatican City, located within Rome, to mourn Pope Francis's death while a new Pope is chosen.
Temperatures in Vatican City will range from the low to mid-70s with sunny skies and a few chances of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday.
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