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Pope Francis

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, was reported to have died on 2025-04-21, prompting national mourning in the United States with flags lowered to half‑staff by President Trump and several governors. In the same week, Vice President Kamala Harris met the pope briefly at Casa Santa Marta on Easter Sunday, while the pope was recovering from severe pneumonia and had limited public duties.

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What to know

  • Greene posted on X shortly after the Vatican announced Pope Francis’s death. Apr 21
  • Her message said “major shifts in global leaderships” and referenced “evil being defeated by the hand of God.” Apr 21
  • President Donald Trump and Melania hosted the White House Easter Egg Roll, the first of his second term. Apr 21
  • Melania wore a trench coat rather than an Easter bonnet while reading to children. Apr 21
  • President Trump ordered all U.S. federal, military and embassy flags lowered to half‑staff for Pope Francis. Apr 21

Timeline

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