Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.
The pontiff had been admitted to hospital in February to be treated for pneumonia and spent five weeks undergoing treatment where he suffered "two very critical episodes".
He was discharged from hospital in late March and has delegated many of his duties while he recovered, including the traditional Easter mass, although he did make an appearance before crowds. His death was announced this morning by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, who said: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His ...
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