Breaking Information: Changing the departure earlier today—it’s terrible to think about—but Pope Francis was just declared dead due to double pneumonia. More information ✇️

Breaking Information: Changing the departure earlier today—it’s terrible to think about—but Pope Francis was just declared dead due to double pneumonia. More information

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in Domus Sanctae Marthae, Vatican City. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell during a Vatican broadcast. While the exact cause has not been officially confirmed, reports indicate that he had been battling double pneumonia and had a history of respiratory issues, including the removal of part of a lung in his youth citeturn0news14turn0news13.

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the first Jesuit, the first from the Americas, and the first non-European pope in over a millennium. He was known for his humility, advocacy for the marginalized, and efforts to reform the Church. His papacy, which began in 2013, emphasized inclusivity, environmental stewardship, and social justice citeturn0news13turn0news16.

Following his death, a nine-day mourning period known as “novendiali” has commenced. His funeral is expected to take place within four to six days, with plans for his body to lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica for public viewing. A conclave will be convened within 15 to 20 days to elect his successor citeturn0news14.

Global leaders have expressed their condolences. In Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu described Pope Francis as a “champion of the underprivileged and a beacon of hope for millions,” urging the world to honor his teachings and celebrate his legacy citeturn0search18.

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