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Pope Francis dies at 88

CGTN

 , Updated 18:44, 21-Apr-2025
Pope Francis waves at the end of his weekly general audience at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican, October 26, 2022. /VCG
Pope Francis waves at the end of his weekly general audience at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican, October 26, 2022. /VCG

Pope Francis waves at the end of his weekly general audience at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican, October 26, 2022. /VCG

Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, died Monday at the age of 88, said the Vatican in a statement.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Francis was head of the Roman Catholic Church since 2013.

His death came weeks after returning home from a 38-day stay in intensive care, and followed an intense Holy Week schedule that included public appearances.

After a period of mourning, the Vatican will turn toward preparations for a gathering of the College of Cardinals to select Francis' successor.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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