Breaking: Pope Francis dies at 88 – Vatican

Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement.“Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel.“This morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.“Hi