The Catholic Church mourns the Loss of their Holy Father, Pope Frances who has died aged of 88. The Pope, who was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at 07:35 (local time) on Easter Monday
His demise was made known by His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, who announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis, with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.
At 7:35 this morning (local time), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.”
“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised.”
Farrell adds: “With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.”
Pope Francis, whose real name was Jorge Bergoglio was born on 17 December 1936 was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Reported by: James Kaonga
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