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Pope Francis passes away at age 88, the Vatican reports

The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, became Pope in 2013, after his predecessor Benedict XVI resigned.
His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican. He said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis

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