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Pope Francis He has died at 88.

The head of the Catholic Church, whose The real name was Jorge Mario BergoglioHe died on Monday (April 21), the Vatican confirmed in a statement.

The death of the Pope occurs after his recent battle against pneumonia in both lungs. He was discharged from a hospital in Rome only a few weeks ago and returned to the Vatican, where he made a public appearance surprise on April 6.

Pope Francis‘Death was confirmed in a statement by Vatican Camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

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“Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sadness, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francisco,” reads a statement. “At 7:35 this morning, the bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father’s House. All his life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his Church. He taught us to live the values ​​of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. Infinite love of the Triune God.”

The next photo seems to be the final photo released Pope Francisof your meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla on April 9.