Publish date21 Apr 2025 - 12:20
Story Code : 674450
Vatican confirms:

Pope Francis passes away at 88

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican has confirmed.
Pope Francis passes away at 88
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber announced the news hailing the late pontiff for dedicating his entire life to the service of the Lord and His Church.

The Pope was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in mid-February, 2025, after suffering from a bout of bronchitis for several days.

The pontiff’s doctors diagnosed bilateral pneumonia in February and his clinical situation gradually worsened till his death was confirmed on Monday.

According to Archbishop Diego Ravelli, Master of Apostolic Ceremonies, the late Pope Francis had requested that the funeral rites be simplified and focused on expressing the faith of the Church in the Risen Body of Christ.
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