- Monday, 21 April 2025
Pope Francis dies aged 88
BBC, Apr.21: Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican says.
The Pope, who was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at 07:35 local time on Easter Monday.
World leaders pay tribute to his "contagious smile" and "boundless compassion", with French President Emmanuel Macron calling him a "man of humility."
His death comes a day after he appeared in St Peter's Square to wish "Happy Easter" to thousands of worshippers.
He was recently discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection.
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