Mon Apr 21 09:32:56 UTC 2025: ## Pope Emeritus Francis Passes Away at 88
**Vatican City** – Pope Emeritus Francis passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death followed a final, brief public appearance on Easter Sunday. Due to ill health, the Pope was too weak to deliver his traditional Easter message from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, instead offering only a short greeting to the assembled crowd. Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be released by the Vatican shortly.
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