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Pope Francis dies on Easter on Monday, 88 years old after a long struggle with health issues, including stroke and heart failure.
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The Pope was a transformative figure in the Catholic Church known for his call to the poor and the marginalized and his efforts to modernize the church.
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His death was announced by the Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who will serve as a prosecutor for the Vatican until a successor is chosen.
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The Vatican began the traditional funeral rituals and preparations for the group of the next Pope.
Pope Francis, the first Pope of Latin America and an important spiritual guide for more than 12 years, died in peace on Easter on Monday at 7:35 am local time, at his residence in Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican city.
His death was due to stroke, coma, and collapse of the irreversible cardiovascular and blood vessels, after a difficult health journey that included double pneumonia earlier this year, along with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
Even with his sensitive health, Pope Francis was present during the sacred week, where a final public appearance appeared on Easter, where he received thousands of worshipers in St. Peter's Square, and exchanged Easter Barakat. This last minute was deeply moving to the global Catholic community and showing its fixed dedication to the end.
Camerlengo announced the death of the Pope with deep sadness, expressing his heart affection for an example of Francis as a servant of the Lord. Farrell will manage the Vatican operations during Sidi's vacant period until the new Pope is chosen.
The Vatican has already started the initial steps of the papal funeral rituals, including confirmation of death and the body's burial. The remains of the Pope were wearing his white clothes, and later in the red liturgical clothes, before being transferred to the Paphagia Santa Marta.
Public viewing in the Church of St. Peter is scheduled to start, allowing believers to pay their respect. The funeral is expected between the fourth and sixth day after his death.
Pope Francis died on Easter on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican Casa Santa Marta. pic.twitter.com/juikbplvi2
Vatican News April 21, 2025
A greeting from religious leaders, political figures and believers every day that was flooded from all over the world. Pope Francis widely celebrated his sympathy, humility and inevitable diet for peace, immigrants, disadvantaged dialogue and data. His leadership often challenged conservative elements within the church, but he was admired all over the world because of his progressive views on social justice and environmental concerns.
All eyes are now in the process of choosing behind him. The Cardinacle College, which consists of those under the age of 80, will meet in the Sistin Church about 15 to 20 days after the Pope's death to elect the next Pope on a tour.
Several Cardinals are seen as strong candidates, including Jean Mark Avilin of France, Peter Red from Hungary and Peter Parolin, the Vatican Foreign Minister. The elections will require the majority of two -thirds, with a white smoke indicating the successful elections of the new Pope.
The death of Pope Francis indicates the end of the era of the Catholic and Catholic Church at a time of mourning and transition. His heritage will continue as “Hajj Al -Amal”, which seeks to make the church closer to those on the margin, echo with believers all over the world as they look at the future leadership of the Church.Also read: Is the Mafs Australia Jacqui holder? Its response to the rumors of Clint Baby
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