Catholic Pontif, Pope Francis is dead.
He died on Monday April 21, around 7:35 AM, at the age of 88, according to a statement by the
Vatican.
The statement reads:
Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.
At 7:35 this morning (local time), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.
He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised.
With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.”
– Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel.