Pope Francis, the leader of the world's Catholics, who had been ill for some time and was recovering, according to the Vatican, died today (Monday).
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The Vatican announced that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88.
Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican's director of finance and administration, announced in a tweet that Pope Francis had died.
Born on December 17, 1936, in Argentina with the real name Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis received the rank of cardinal from Pope John Paul II in 2001. Bergoglio was elected pope in 2013, replacing Benedict XVI, and took the title Francis. He was the first member of the Jesuit order, the first pope from the Americas, and the first non-European pope after Gregory III.
Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican's director of finance and administration, announced in a tweet that Pope Francis had died.
Born on December 17, 1936, in Argentina with the real name Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis received the rank of cardinal from Pope John Paul II in 2001. Bergoglio was elected pope in 2013, replacing Benedict XVI, and took the title Francis. He was the first member of the Jesuit order, the first pope from the Americas, and the first non-European pope after Gregory III.
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