Vatican, April 21: Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church and its first Latin American leader, passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City. Pope Francis' death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican슬롯사이트™s camerlengo, who said, 슬롯사이트œThe Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father at 7:35 this morning. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.슬롯사이트�

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, on December 17, 1936, he was ordained a priest in 1969 and eventually rose to become the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. On March 13, 2013, he was elected pope following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, becoming a symbol of change and hope for a modernising Church.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Pope Francis Funeral Details: From Official Mourning to Burial, All You Need To Know About Last Rites of the Leader of Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Francis Cause of Death:

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Though Pope initially showed signs of recovery, his condition gradually worsened, requiring ventilator support and limiting his public engagements. Despite these health struggles, he continued to be active in his duties and made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday.

Pope Francis Funeral Arrangements:

Funeral arrangements are currently underway, with the Vatican expected to announce details in the coming days. Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of compassion, reform, and an unwavering commitment to a Church that is in step with the modern world.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천How Is a New Pope Elected? Who Could Be the Next Pope? As Pope Francis Dies, Know All About Papal Succession.

Pope Francis was widely admired for his humility, opting to live in the modest Casa Santa Marta guesthouse rather than the traditional Apostolic Palace. His papacy was marked by efforts to reform the Church, championing social justice, embracing interfaith dialogue, and advocating for the poor and marginalised.

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