Pope Francis, the groundbreaking chief of the Roman Catholic Church, died Monday on the age of 88.
Earlier than his dying, Francis had skilled a number of well being points and spent 5 weeks within the hospital in February and March with bronchitis that developed into pneumonia in each lungs. He marked the twelfth anniversary of his papacy from his hospital room.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, learn the announcement of the pope’s dying from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta, the place Francis lives. He was accompanied by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, substitute chief of workers and Archbishop Diego Ravelli, grasp of liturgical ceremonies.
Vatican Media through AP
Right here is the complete textual content of the announcement
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I have to announce the dying of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, The Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father’s home. His whole life was devoted to the service of the Lord and His church.
“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized. 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 Triune.”
