Pope Francis dead at 88, Vatican reports

aljazeera.comPublished: 4/21/2025

Summary

Breaking news: Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at 88 after a prolonged battle with health issues, including double pneumonia. His passing comes just a day after addressing thousands of pilgrims during Easter Sunday mass. The Vatican announced his death in a video statement on Telegram. More details are expected as this story unfolds.