On the morning of today, Monday, April 21, the death of Pope Francis was announced, occurring at the age of 88. The announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who communicated the sad news at 7:35 AM, stating: “The Bishop of Rome, Francis, has returned to the house of the Father.” Pope Francis, known for being the first Jesuit pope and the first from a non-European country, dedicated his life to the service of the Church and those in need.
Cardinal Farrell emphasized the spiritual legacy left by Jorge Mario Bergoglio, highlighting how his papacy was characterized by evangelical values of courage and universal love. In this moment of mourning, the invocation of Pope Francis’s soul is directed towards the merciful love of the One and Triune God.
