The Vatican announces the death of Pope Francis, 88,

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88.

“This morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT), Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the father’s house,” said Kevin Farrell in the statement, published by the Vatican.

His death comes after his appearance in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, to wish “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshipers.

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergolio in Argentina, was discharged from the hospital last month after five weeks of treatment due to inflammation of the pneumonia.

“We learned that we live the values ​​of the Bible with sincerity, courage and global love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell continued his statement.

“With great gratitude for his example as a real student of the Lord Jesus, we praise the spirit of Pope Francis for the Most Merciful Love of God and the trio of God.”

A greeting from all over the world was flowing, including from King Charles III, who met the Pope separately earlier this month During his mandate visit to Italy.

The king said that he was “very sad” to hear his death, adding: “His Holiness will be remembered because of his sympathy, his interest in the unity of the church and for his hard commitment to the common causes of all people in faith, and for people of good intentions who work for the benefit of others.”

Meanwhile, the head of the Church of England, the president of York’s bishops, described him as a “holy man” who was “a very human being.”

“Francis’s life and all its service were focused on Jesus, who comes between us, not provided, but for service,” Stephen Cotler said in a statement.

US Vice President JD Vance, who met the Pope on Sunday Easter, said his “heart comes out” for Christians.

“I was happy to see him yesterday, although he was very sick,” he said.

The White House said in a post on X: “Launching peacefully, Pope Francis.”

Prime Minister Italy praised Giojia Miloni as a “great man” and said she was overseeing the privilege of his friendship, advice and teachings.

The last appearance of the General Pope on Easter was on Sunday, when he was seen on his wheelchair, waving from the balcony of Bashilica, St. Peter, to the crowds of chanting.

He said: “Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter.”

In the pond of Easter, which was delivered by a member of the clergy, he said: “There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the opinions of others.”

“What a great thirst for death, to kill him, we see in many harmful conflicts in different parts of the world.”

Church administration will now be dealt with by the Cardinals College, and its largest officials, until the new Pope is chosen. There are currently 252 Catholics, 138 of whom are qualified to vote for the new Pope.

They will be called to a meeting in the Vatican, followed by the flavor, as is known for the elections.

The Pope had struggled with his health in recent months, after spent five weeks in the hospital with pneumonia in both lungs.

During his time in the hospital, he presented two “very critical rings” as his “life was in danger”, according to one of his doctors.

He suffered a number of health problems throughout his life, including a part of one of his lungs at the age of 21, making him more vulnerable to infection.

The papal of Francis expressed many first, and while never stopped providing reforms to the Catholic Church, he remained common among the traditions.

Francis was the first door of the Americas or the southern hemisphere. He was also the first non -European Pope in centuries, after Gregory III born in Syria, who died in 741.

It was also the first Jesuit to be elected to the throne of St. Peter. The Jesuits looked historically with suspicion of Rome.

Francis’s predecessor, Benedict XVI, was the first door to retire voluntarily in nearly 600 years, and for almost the Vatican Gardens, Vatikan hosted two doors.