Pope Francis dies at 88 on Easter Monday
Radio Moldova,
21 April 2025 11:50
Pope Francis passed away on Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at 7:35 a.m., in his residence at the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. The official announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, who conveyed with deep sorrow: "The Holy Father Francis has returned to the House of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his Church."
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