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Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican confirmed on Monday morning. He had been recovering from a severe bout of double pneumonia in recent weeks. The pontiff, one of the oldest in the Church’s history, breathed his last at 7:35 a.m.
Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, the Vatican announces. pic.twitter.com/WfVvhKORlG
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Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, the Vatican announces. pic.twitter.com/WfVvhKORlG
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His final days were marked by a mix of fragility and resilience. Despite medical advice to rest, Pope Francis made a surprise appearance on Easter Sunday, greeting over 35,000 faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. A day before his death, he also met privately with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, marking his final official engagement.
The Pope had not attended the Good Friday procession for the third consecutive year, reflecting his declining health. However, his last public message on social media emphasized hope and the essence of life, drawing attention worldwide in retrospect.
Francis, the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church, was widely admired for his humility, social justice advocacy, and deep connection with people of all backgrounds. His death has triggered a global outpouring of grief, with leaders across continents offering tributes to his legacy of compassion, faith, and service. The Vatican is expected to announce funeral details shortly.
