Pope Francis died at the age of 88. He was admitted to the hospital due to lung disease. Pope Francis was suffering from pneumonia. He breathed his last in Vatican City. The news of his death has plunged the Catholic community of 1.4 billion population into mourning. Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on 14 February. But his condition did not improve.
According to an ap report, the death of Pope Francis was announced by Vatican's cardinal Kevin Farrell. Pope Francis was unable to lead the sunday prayer and mass prayer to celebrate the Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church last week in Peter's Square. His health was very bad. Doctors had advised Pope Francis to rest.
Vatican City issued a statement on Francis' death -
On the death of Pope Francis, Vatican City said, "At 7:35 am today, Francis, Bishop of Rome, returned to his home. He spent his whole life in the service of the church." Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on february 14. He was suffering from a serious illness. Pope Francis spent about 38 days in the hospital due to double pneumonia.
Pope Francis did not participate in easter prayers -
Pope Francis did not participate in easter prayers. It was handed over to retired Cardinal Angelo Comostri of St. Peter's Basilica. But Francis appeared on the Lollia balcony of the Basilica after the prayer was over. Thousands of people present there expressed happiness.
Pope Francis was living with the support of one lung since childhood -
Pope Francis was suffering from lung disease. One of his lungs was removed in childhood. He was still living with the support of one lung. But the problem worsened due to double pneumonia. He was admitted to Gemelli Hospital.
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