Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican says
He died at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican news service says
“His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church,” Cardinal Farrell says
His death comes a day after he appeared in St Peter’s Square to wish “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshippers.
The Pope’s death comes fewer than 24 hours after he made an appearance at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday.
He came out in a wheelchair and waved from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to cheering crowds and said: “Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter.”
His traditional Easter address and blessing was read by an aide while he sat, watching.
Following the blessing, he was driven around the square. As he passed through the crowds, his procession paused a number of times as babies were brought over for him to bless.
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