Pope Francis died peacefully at 7:35 am local time, ending his remarkable papacy. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the pontiff's passing, describing it as a moment of deep sorrow for Catholics worldwide.
The 88-year-old spiritual leader was remembered for his profound compassion and unwavering commitment to serving the poor and marginalized. Throughout his historic tenure, Francis brought a renewed sense of purpose to the Catholic Church, touching millions of lives globally.
Cardinal Farrell emphasized the pope's lifelong dedication to the Church, noting that Francis lived to serve the Lord with fidelity, courage, and universal love. The Vatican mourns the loss of a pontiff who embodied humility and worked tirelessly to champion the needs of the most vulnerable.
The 88-year-old spiritual leader was remembered for his profound compassion and unwavering commitment to serving the poor and marginalized. Throughout his historic tenure, Francis brought a renewed sense of purpose to the Catholic Church, touching millions of lives globally.
Cardinal Farrell emphasized the pope's lifelong dedication to the Church, noting that Francis lived to serve the Lord with fidelity, courage, and universal love. The Vatican mourns the loss of a pontiff who embodied humility and worked tirelessly to champion the needs of the most vulnerable.
