Sad News, Pope Francis Passes Away at Age 88

Kapanlagi.com - Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away at the age of 88 on Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at his residence, Casa Santa Marta, Vatican. This sad news was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican Camerlengo, in a video speech stating that Pope Francis "has returned to the house of the Father" at 07:35 local time.

"Dear brothers and sisters, with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father, Francis," said Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

1. Passed away on April 21, 2025

"At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of God and His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized," he further expressed.

"With great gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we entrust the soul of Pope Francis to the limitless and compassionate love of the Holy Trinity," he stated.

2. Experienced Health Issues

Wikipedia

Since mid-February, Pope Francis has been known to have undergone intensive treatment at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome due to bronchitis that developed into double pneumonia. Although there were signs of improvement, his condition worsened again at the end of March, experiencing several serious respiratory crises that required ventilation and further medical procedures.

Pope Francis's health has been a concern for a long time. His passing leaves a deep sorrow for Catholics around the world. He is remembered as a humble leader, open to interfaith dialogue, and courageous in facing the internal challenges of the Church.

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