Topline
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announced on Monday—after months of severe health ailments, including a bout of severe pneumonia—ending a more than decade-long reign during which the Roman Catholic Church witnessed several key shifts.
Key Facts
Francis’ death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who said: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.”
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