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Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Monday.
His passing follows a recent battle with double pneumonia, which had kept him hospitalized for five weeks at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Remarkably, just a day before his death, the pontiff made what would be his final public appearance—greeting thousands of worshippers in St. Peter’s Square from his Popemobile and offering a blessing delivered through an aide during Easter celebrations.
As the 266th pope, his death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from leaders and faithful around the globe. (Images: AP and Reuters) -
A woman holds a copy of the autobiography of Pope Francis, following the death of the pontiff, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, in La Paz.
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Timorese Catholics carry a cut-out of Pope Francis during a procession ahead of a prayer service, following his death, in Dili, East Timor.
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Members of the clergy celebrate Mass in memory of Pope Francis, following the death of the pontiff, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, in La Paz, Bolivia.
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Flags are flown at half-staff at Parliament House following the death of Pope Francis, Canberra.
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A photo of the late Pope Francis is projected onto the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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A woman lights a candle during Mass in memory of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Mexico City.
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A nun touches a photograph of Pope Francis inside the Cathedral of the Most Holy Conception, following his death, in Concepcion, Chile.
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Fans and players stand during a moment of silence as a portrait of Pope Francis is displayed at Citi Field before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in New York.
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A woman prays after placing flowers at The Grotto Cave and Outdoor Altar on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Portland, Ore.
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Faithful hold candles during Mass to honor the late Pope Francis under a highway bridge in the Carlos Mugica neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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