Pope Francis passed away today at the age of 88.
His passing comes just one month after being discharged from the hospital, where he had spent five weeks receiving treatment for an infection that had developed into pneumonia, according to reports from Telegrafi. With the Pope’s passing, the Vatican has now entered a period known as “sede vacante”—a special phase when the papal seat is vacant.
The death of the head of the Catholic Church has prompted reactions from leaders around the world. Most recently, former U.S. President Donald Trump shared his condolences.
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