The world is mourning the death of Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic church who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber announced Monday.
“His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized.”
Francis’ death comes a few months after he contracted bronchitis in February and was hospitalized in Rome, per Associated Press. He later contracted double pneumonia and experienced “two episodes of acute respiratory failure,” according to the Vatican.
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