On April 20, 2025, in what would be his final Easter homily, Pope Francis delivered a message as luminous as it was profound. Just one day before his passing, he shared a reflection with the world that now resonates even more deeply: Christ is alive, and He calls each one by name.
It was not a solemn speech, but a farewell filled with life. A testament of faith that, rather than closing a chapter, opens the heart to hope.
Mary, the first to see the light
The Pope began his homily with a simple yet powerful scene: Mary Magdalene weeping at the empty tomb. There are no grand miracles at that moment, only a wounded woman searching… until she hears her name.
Francis reminds us that this is how Jesus acts—not through formulas or force, but through closeness. He calls us. He knows us. He finds us even when we do not recognize Him.
A wounded world, a voice that comforts
In a world marked by wars, injustice, and weary hearts, the Pope’s message was clear: Easter is not a date, it is a passage. The passage of God through our history, our wounds, our deepest searching.
We are not alone. Even when everything seems dark, even when we think all is lost, Jesus continues to call us by name. This is the faith that sustained Francis until the very end: an embodied, living, deeply human faith.
A faith that touches life
Now, with hearts aching from his departure, his words shine with new clarity. This homily was not just an Easter message—it was a farewell full of life, a legacy of trust for those still on the journey.
If you’ve ever thought that faith is only for the “deeply religious,” this homily may make you see things differently. Francis speaks to us like a wise friend who knows pain, but also the light that can rise from it.
This message does not impose—it invites. It does not judge—it embraces. And in its simplicity, it transcends generations: it doesn’t matter whether you are 20 or 60, whether you’re inside or out. If you are searching for meaning, this message is for you.
Read the full homily here