Pope Francis dies at 88 in Vatican residence

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. The announcement was made via the Holy See’s official account on the social media platform X, stating briefly that the Pope died peacefully in his residence.

No further details were immediately provided regarding the cause of death, though concerns about the Pope’s health had intensified in recent years due to recurring respiratory issues and limited mobility.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis made history in 2013 when he became the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first non-European pontiff in more than 1,200 years.