'Peace Is Possible': Pope Francis' Final Tweet Offers Hope Before His Passing On Easter Monday
Pope Francis passed away early Monday morning at the age of 88, but not before leaving behind one final, powerful message: “Peace is possible.” The tweet, posted just hours before his death, has now become a poignant symbol of the values he championed throughout his life — humility, hope, and compassion.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, confirmed the pope’s death, 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.”
A Farewell Message That Captured a Legacy
The tweet from the official @Pontifex account read simply: “I would like us to renew our hope that peace is possible! From the Holy Sepulchre, the Church of the Resurrection, where this year #Easter is being celebrated by Catholics and Orthodox on the same day, may the light of peace radiate throughout the Holy Land and the entire world.”
In just a few lines, Pope Francis encapsulated a vision he had tirelessly pursued during his papacy — one of unity, dialogue, and reconciliation. Coming on Easter Monday, the timing gave his words even deeper meaning for the faithful, who viewed the message as a final blessing from a pope known for his deep empathy and global perspective.
A Papacy That Broke Tradition and Boundaries
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires in 1936, Francis became the first Jesuit, first Latin American, and first non-European pope in more than 1,200 years. He brought a distinctly human touch to the papacy, choosing modest accommodations over the Apostolic Palace and pushing for reforms that made the Church more inclusive.
He championed causes often seen as politically sensitive — supporting climate action, denouncing the death penalty, advocating for migrants, and calling for compassion toward LGBTQ individuals. “He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalised,” Farrell said.
Faith, Reform, and the Power of Words
In his final days, Francis remained as spiritually vocal as ever. Just before the now-iconic “Peace is possible” message, he tweeted: “Christ is risen! These words capture the entire meaning of our existence, for we were not made for death but for life.”
Another tweet read: “In the passion and death of Jesus, God has taken upon Himself all the evil in this world and in His infinite mercy has defeated it. He has uprooted the diabolical pride that poisons the human heart and wreaks violence and corruption on every side.”
Each message now carries the weight of finality — and the depth of a life lived in service of something far greater.
As Cardinal Farrell concluded, “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 God, One and Tribune.”
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