Pope Francis Dies at 88 After Battle with Pneumonia Rome, Italy – His Holiness Pope Francis, the revered head of the global Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, and the Vatican announced late today. The pontiff passed away peacefully at his residence after a prolonged battle with double pneumonia. The Holy See Press Office confirmed the death, stating that the Holy Father had been receiving intensive medical care in recent weeks for a severe respiratory infection. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, Pope Francis was elected the…
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