Pope Francis, pumanaw na sa edad na 88 ayon sa Vatican

- Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed

- In a statement, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced that Francis died on Monday morning

- The heartbreaking announcement also paid tribute to the late pontiff, whose “entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church”

- Francis's death came a day after his appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday

Pope Francis has passed away, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo announced. He was 88 years old.

According to AP News, Farrell revealed in the heartbreaking announcement that the well-loved pontiff died on Monday morning, April 21, 2025.

“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,″ Farrell said in the announcement.

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“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized,” Farrell continued, paying tribute to the late head of the Roman Catholic Church.

“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 God, One and Tribune,” he added.

It is worth noting that Francis’ demise came a day after his appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.

"Happy Easter," he said in a weak voice from his wheelchair on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, which received cheers from the crowd, estimated at more than 35,000 people.

In a report by ABS-CBN News, the Argentine pope’s convalescence from pneumonia has kept him away from most Holy Week events but Francis made a major effort on Sunday, waving at the crowd and blessing babies from his popemobile for nearly 15 minutes.

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After greeting the crowd, from the basilica's balcony, Francis delegated the reading of his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" ("To the City and the World") benediction to a collaborator.

Pope Francis is the leader of the Catholic Church. He was born in Argentina and became pope in 2013. He is known for being kind and caring, especially to the poor. He encourages people to help others and live simply. Many people admire him for his humble lifestyle and messages of peace.

A pope is the leader of the Catholic Church. He is responsible for guiding Catholics in their faith and making important decisions for the Church. The pope lives in Vatican City and is seen as a spiritual leader by millions of people. He teaches about love, peace, and kindness. People look to the pope for guidance and inspiration in their religious lives.

In a previous report, Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday, February 14, the Vatican announced. In its statement, the Vatican revealed that the pontiff was taken to hospital for tests and to continue treatment of his ongoing bronchitis. As per Reuters, Pope Francis has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years. Earlier, the 88-year-old pope revealed he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.

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The Vatican later confirmed that Pope Francis was in critical condition. In a Facebook post, they stated that the Pope "experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity." This comes after the Vatican previously announced that his health condition was improving. Amid growing concerns for his well-being, prayer vigils are being held for Pope Francis. In Manila, Philippines, Archbishop Charles John Brown, the Apostolic Nuncio, has called for prayers for the Pope's swift recovery. In response, the Manila Cathedral hosted a prayer vigil attended by many faithful.

Source: KAMI.com.gh