Namibia: Vatican announces death of Pope Francis, aged 88 – News

Namibia: Vatican announces death of Pope Francis, aged 88 – News

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Published on 2025-04-21 10:22:26

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has said.

“This morning at 07h35 local time the bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the father,” cardinal Kevin Farrell said in the statement which was published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel.

His death comes after he appeared at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on Sunday to wish thousands of worshippers a happy Easter.

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