Pope Francis passes away aged 88

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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in history, dies aged 88


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Vatican confirms pope francis' death

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.

“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.

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Pope Francis hosts awkward meeting with Vice President JD Vance
the day before his passing

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he shouldn't have been discharged from hospital
and even when released was instructed needed rest
bringing him out in public and meetings, were not a good idea

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The Vatican announced the pontiff's death just hours after he had made two surprise appearances to greet Easter crowds. The Vatican says Pope Francis died of a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure.

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The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican's Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, surrounded by Swiss Guards, cardinals, and Vatican officials paying their respects before his transfer to St. Peter's Basilica for public veneration, Monday, April 21, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media