This is a news story about the passing of Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church. It will provide details on the cause of death, the reaction of the Church and its followers, and the plans for his funeral and succession. It will also explore the legacy of Pope Francis and how
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On 21 April 2025, at 07:35 CEST (UTC+2), Pope Francis died at the age of 88 at Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo, in a broadcast by Vatican Media and in a video statement at 09:45 on the same day. Francis had served as pope, the head of the Catholic Church, for twelve years since his election on 13 March 2013.