What Day and Time Did the Pope Die
A pope dies on a specific calendar date and is usually announced in the early morning or afternoon by the Vatican. The exact time is recorded in official documents and reported by the Holy See press office.
Recent Papal Deaths and Their Timing
For example, Pope Benedict XVI died on December 31, 2022, at 09:34 Rome time, according to Vatican sources. Pope John Paul II died on April 2, 2005, at 21:37 Rome time.
How the Vatican Confirms a Pope’s Death
The Vatican confirms the death through the camerlengo, who verifies the pope’s passing and announces it formally. Official statements are published on the Holy See website and major news outlets.
For more details on papal transitions, see the Vatican’s official site.
