Religion Pope Francis is dead Osmek News April 21, 2025 1 min read Vatican: the cause of Pope Francis' death reveals ShareCatholic pontiff, Pope Francis has died. Francis died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. In a post on the social media platform X, the Vatican said the pontiff died in his residence. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis was elected pope on March 13, 2013, becoming the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He had recently survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel. Pope faced fierce criticism from conservatives, who accused him of trashing cherished traditions. He also drew the ire of progressives, who felt he should have done much more to reshape the 2,000-year-old Church. About The Author Osmek News See author's posts Tags: Catholic francis pope Continue Reading Previous Why we arrested Peter Obi’s poster boy – PoliceNext Why I Resigned As Tinubu’s Political Adviser – Baba-Ahmed Reveals Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name Email Website More Stories 1 min read Religion Governor Uzodimma Commissions Zion Ministry’s Orphanage and Elderly Care Home in Imo State April 24, 2025 Osmek News 1 min read Religion Tongues wag as Popular Islam cleric, Sheikh Habeebullah Adam Al-Ilory, reveals what will happen to those that use Satellite dish April 24, 2025 Osmek News 2 min read Religion Jesus Never H@ted the Poor – Pastor Abel Damina Slams Ibiyeomie Over Controversial Poverty Remark April 21, 2025 Osmek News