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Pope Francis dies aged 88 as Vatican confirms pontiff's death
2025-04-29 03:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Bell towers are ringing across Rome as the Vatican confirmed the death of Pope Francis who spent his entire life "dedicated to the service to the Church." Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced the sad news the Pope passed away at around 7.30am. The 88-year-old has suffered health issues for several months after being admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome for treatment for bronchitis on February 14 which developed into double pneumonia. As a result of his 38-day hospitalisation, the pontiff's events were subsequently cancelled. Since then the Vatican has released regular updates on his health and today's announcement came hours after the Pope blessed Easter crowds on Sunday from the Popemobile. Cardinal Ferrell revealed the sad news at the Casa Santa Marta, close to St Peter's Basilica. He said: "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7.35am, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the...
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