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Pope Francis passed away aged 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, following complications from a stroke and cardiac arrest.
The Vatican confirmed his death in an official statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday afternoon, marking the end of his 12-year papacy. Known for his humility and progressive reforms, Francis was the first Jesuit and Latin American pope in Catholic history.
Meanwhile, centuries-old protocols were activated as the Vatican prepared for transitions to a new papacy following the pontiff's passing
Within hours of his death, the Vatican initiated ...