Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.
His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican. He said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.
- First Latin American to become Pope in 2013
- The 266th Pope
- Took the name Francis after Saint Francis of Asisi.
- Born in 1936
Son of an Italian migrant family
He met with US Vice President JD Vance yesterday and his last public appearance and blessing of the faithful on Easter Sunday
Died on Easter Monday at 88.
More details to come.
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