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Pope Francis has died, the Vatican camerlengo, announces

Apr 21, 2025, 12:57 AM | Updated: 3:16 pm

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.

“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,″ Farrell said in the announcement.

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Pope Francis has died, the Vatican camerlengo, announces