-Pope Francis Dies At 88 After Battling Many Sickness
Leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis dies at 88 on Monday, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words;
“Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel.
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“This morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.
“His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His church.”
The Pope was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital on Friday, February 14, 2025, after suffering from a bout of bronchitis for several days.
Francis had come close to dying twice earlier this year while suffering from pneumonia.
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He spent 38 days in hospital before he was released on March 23.
