The religious leader of the Catholic Church and the head of the Vatican, Pope Francis, passed away today. The Vatican officially announced that Pope Francis died today at the Vatican due to ill health. The 88-year-old Pope Francis, who was suffering from pneumonia, was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for treatment last March. He returned to the Vatican after being treated in the hospital for more than 38 days. Pope Francis has passed away due to pneumonia and a complicated lung infection. After completing treatment and attending prayers, Pope Francis was participating in a special prayer service at the Vatican yesterday on Easter. He blessed the people.

Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires, argentina in 1936. His real name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was elected as the head of the Catholic Church on march 13, 2013. He has been in this position for about 12 years. Pope Francis is the first Pope elected from Latin America. Pope Francis had part of his lung removed due to pleurisy at the age of 20. But despite his health problems, he had a great love for studies and obtained a master's degree in chemistry. Pope Francis, who was very interested in Christianity, joined the Society of Jesus in 1958. After this, Pope Francis reached this great position by serving as the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Eunice Aires.
Pope Francis is usually given a separate bungalow, a car, and assistants to cook for him. But Pope Francis, who does not like luxury, avoided a large mansion and lived simply in a small building. Similarly, he did not have a car and used public transportation more. He also cooked his own food and lived a life of simplicity. Pope Francis was determined to ensure that there should be peace without wars in the world. He wanted the war between russia and ukraine and the war between israel and palestine to end. He expressed his concern when children and women died in Gaza, palestine due to the war. Catholic Christians around the world were worried after the death of Pope Francis.

Who will be the next Pope?

The question has arisen after the death of Pope Francis. After the death or resignation of the Pope, the next Pope will be chosen from among the cardinals. That is, one of the cardinals, who are the Pope's closest advisors, will become the next Pope. The Pope is considered the supreme religious leader of the Catholic Church. It is noteworthy that the decisions he makes are followed by millions of Catholics around the world.
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Sowmiya Sriram

21/04/2025 02:28 PM