East County News Service
April 21, 2025 -- The day after people of the Christian faith had their holiest celebration of resurrection and new life, Pope Francis passed away early this morning at age 88.
The Holy See announced his death early this morning, saying the pontiff passed peacefully at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, where he had been residing in recent months due to ongoing health issues.
In a statement reported by multiple news outlets, Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, the head of the Vatican’s health department, said Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke and irreversible heart failure
His passing marks the end of a papacy that spanned more than a decade and left a profound impact on both the Church and the wider world.
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