Vatican Reports: Pope Francis Has Passed Away

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Pope Francis greets the crowd upon his arrival for the weekly audience in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican. — Reuters

Pope Francis passed away on Monday at the age of 88, just a day after his cherished appearance at Saint Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday, per a statement from the Vatican.

“This morning at 7:35 AM, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, has returned to the home of the Father,” stated Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the announcement shared on the Vatican’s Telegram channel.

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