Vatican Confirms Pope Francis’ Death, Begins Process to Elect New Pontiff
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on April 22, 2025
The Vatican has officially announced the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, marking the end of a historic papacy and initiating the process to select the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, became pope in March 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. His passing now places the governance of the Church temporarily in the hands of the College of Cardinals.
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