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Pope Francis passes away at 88, a day after Easter
Pope Francis passed away on Monday at the age of 88 after a prolonged illness.
A day earlier, Pope made a brief appearance at St. Peter's Square to mark Easter Sunday, although the Mass was delivered by a high-ranking cardinal. He also held a brief meeting with US Vice President J D Vance yesterday.
He was hospitalized on February 14 after breathing problems developed into a severe respiratory infection. He was recovering from double pneumonia, which left him fighting for his life in the hospital for a month.
He was earlier hospitalised for various ailments, but last week, doctors discharged him after treating him for several weeks.
He was the first Latin American pontiff and was considered a voice for the poor. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo.
Pope wished people on Easter and held a brief meeting with US Vice President J D Vance yesterday.
He was hospitalized on February 14 after breathing problems developed into a severe respiratory infection. He was recovering from double pneumonia, which left him fighting for his life in the hospital for a month.
