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Pope Francis Dies at 88

By Bill Dubensky Apr 21, 2025 | 4:10 AM

(Vatican image)

 

(KNOX) -Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff has died at 88.

Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta, where Francis lived.

“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,” Ferrell said.

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