Breaking! Pope Francis is dead
PAMELA EBOH
Pope Francis has diad .at age 88.
According to CNN news, the pope’s death was announced on Monday morning by the Vatican Camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell..
The announcement read, "Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.
"At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His whole life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.
“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalized.”
The death of Francis, who became the first Latin American pontiff in 2013 and was one of the oldest popes in the church’s history, came weeks after he was discharged from a Rome hospital having battled a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs.
His medical team said his condition had stabilized, allowing for him to continue his convalescence at his Casa Santa Marta residence back at the Vatican.
Two weeks after leaving hospital, he delighted the faithful by making a surprise appearance at St. Peter’s Square. (Text CNN, excluding headline)