Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that he died at 7:35 a.m. local time in his residence at Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City .CNN+4YouTube+4Vatican News+4Vatican News+4AP News+4The Guardian+4
His death followed a prolonged hospitalization due to a respiratory crisis that developed into double pneumonia. Francis had a history of chronic lung disease, having had part of one lung removed in his youth .Sky News+4AP News+4The Guardian+4
Elected in 2013, Pope Francis was the first Latin American and Jesuit pope. His papacy was marked by a focus on humility, inclusivity, and social justice. He advocated for the poor, addressed climate change, and sought to modernize the Church’s approach to various social issues AP News.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican Camerlengo, announced the Pope’s passing and praised his dedication to gospel values and attention to the marginalized The Guardian.
Pope Francis’s death marks the end of a transformative era for the Catholic Church. His legacy includes efforts to reshape the Church’s priorities and engage with contemporary global challenges.Latest news & breaking headlinesAP News
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