Vatican has confirmed the death of Pope Francis after he delighted the crowds of worshippers at the Vatican on Easter Sunday with an appearance on the balcony at Saint Peter’s Basilica despite still convalescing after a severe illness.
88-year-old Catholic Pontiff transition was announced in morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.
Pope Francis had come close to dying twice earlier this year while suffering from pneumonia after spending 38 days in hospital before he was released on March 23.
In a statement, Vatican said, “dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel.
He wished the crowds on Saint Peter’s Square a “Happy Easter” as he waved and in his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” (“To the City and the World”) benediction he called for freedom of thought and tolerance during Easter celebration.
TheNewspad reports that global leaders have started sending tributes in honour of the late Pope who dedicated his entire life to the service of God and humanity.
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