India, April 21 -- Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced.
Announcing the death, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said the spiritual head of the Catholic church breathed his last at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta Monday at 7:35 AM local time.
"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favor of 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 the One and Triune God," added Farrel, who is the Camerlengo of the Apostolic chamber.
He will be laid to r...