Pope Francis dies aged 88

By BBC Agency , The Guardian

Published at 12:24 PM Apr 21 2025

Pope Francis

Photo: Vatican

Pope Francis

POPE Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected to lead the Catholic Church in March 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI stood down.

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