Just In: Pope Francis is dead
The Head of the Catholic Church worldwide, Pope Francis, is dead.
Aged 88, he was confirmed dead by the Vatican in the early hours of Monday, a day after he appeared at St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday.
According to the Vatican, Pope Francis died at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
According to the Vatican news service, Cardinal Farrell said: “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.”
