Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88
BBCPope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has said."This
www.bbc.comDirect answer: Pope Francis died in April 2025 at age 88. The Vatican officially announced his death and provided details on the causes and the ensuing funeral plans.[7][9]
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- Confirmation and timing: The Vatican confirmed the death and scheduled lying in state and funeral rituals in the days that followed.[9][7]
- Causes: Vatican statements attributed death to complications from a stroke and heart failure, with some reports noting the possibility of a brain event; the exact cause was clarified in official releases.[2][6][7]
- Reactions and succession: Leaders worldwide issued tributes and programs for mourning; the church began procedures to select a new pope in the interregnum.[3][8][7]
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