Pope Francis dies aged 88

WorldEuropeValeBy Rob HarrisApril 21, 2025 — 5.59pm, registeror subscribeto save articles for later.Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.London: Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church who sought to modernise the pastoral and public priorities of the Vatican, has died at the age of 88.The death of the Argentina-born Francis, a ground-breaking and progressive figure, was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican on Easter Monday.He said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.“At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire 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 marginalised.“With immense gratitude for his example as a tr...