Pope died at 7:35 a.m. Monday, cardinal announces
Images of the late Pope Francis are shown as a Catholic nun walks inside a church in Quezon city, Philippines. Credit: AP/Aaron Favila
Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced that Francis died at 7:35 a.m. local time Monday.
“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,″ Farrell said in the announcement.
“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized.
“With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune.″
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