Easter Monday morning. THE Pope Francis leaves life at the age of 88, as announced by Vatican. The tragic news of his death in a matter of minutes makes the tour of the world. The Catholic Church is mourning. Along with the whole planet.
According to the Vatican’s announcement, Pope Francis died at 07:35 In the morning at his residence at Casa Santa Marta.
Shortly afterwards he began to flock to St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican crowd.
Holding flowers in his hands pay tribute to a modifika who was the “voice” of peace and love, in a constantly being tested world.
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Pictures from St. Peter’s Square capture the emotion for the “Pope of the Poor” who took selfies and did not hesitate to tear publicly.
The news of the loss of Pope Francis was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell.
“Dear brothers and sisters, with deep regret I have to announce the death of our St. Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Lord’s house. His whole life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his Church, ”Farrell told his announcement.
“With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we praise the soul of Pope Francis in the vast merciful love of the one and the Triune God.”
The child of immigrants from Italy who was born and raised in Buenos Aires had … won the nickname “The Pope of the People” and “the Poor”.
He was laughing, taking selfies and not staying in luxurious papal apartments, but in a humble Vatican room. He withdrew the papal throne, replacing it with a simple white chair.
“We will not invite the faithful to come to the church. We are going to find them out of it, “was his motto.
In a three -day popular pilgrimage since Wednesday his body
Pope Francis’ body will be set on Wednesday (23.04.25) for three days.
Tonight, reportedly, a high -ranking clergyman is going to bless the body of Pope Francis, inside the Hostel of St. Martha, who had chosen Pontiff.
Double pneumonia and admission to the hospital
On February 14, Pontiff was admitted to the hospital for the treatment of bronchitis. A few days later, doctors announced that it was suffering from double pneumonia and needed blood transfusions, as tests showed low platelet levels, a condition associated with anemia.
On February 22, the Vatican announced that its condition was critical due to prolonged respiratory crisis, which required high -flow oxygen administration. The next day, doctors also identified mild kidney failure.
The Pope remained hospitalized by the end of March 23, with doctors describing his condition as “complex”. On March 6th, his voice was heard for the first time after his introduction, in a sound message where he thanked those who prayed for him and added: “I am with you here.”
On Easter Sunday, he appeared publicly and greeted the faithful, just a day after his meeting with US Vice President Jay Di Vance.
The words impossible to describe the sadness scattered by Pope Francis’ death.