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Vatican City—Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88. (confirmed by 2 sources) [1]

This photo taken and handout on April 4, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows Pope Francis during a surprise appearance at the end of a mass for the sick and healthcare workers as part of the Jubilee Year in The Vatican. [2]

People pray at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalised with pneumonia, in Rome, on March 9, 2025. [3]

Balloons are attached at the statue of John Paul II where people bring candles and come to pray outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized for pneumonia, in Rome on February 23, 2025. [4]

AFP Pope Francis is in a “stable” condition in hospital but the clinical picture remains complex, the Vatican said Sunday, as the 88-year-old issued a statement thanking well-wishers for their support. [5]

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[1] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-04-21 · 30% match

Pope Francis Dead at 88

Vatican City—Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88.

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-04-07 · 30% match

Recovering Pope surprises crowd at Vatican square

This photo taken and handout on April 4, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows Pope Francis during a surprise appearance at the end of a mass for the sick and healthcare workers as part of the Jubilee Year in The Vatican.

[3] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-03-10 · 35% match

Ailing pope thanks doctors as condition improves

People pray at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalised with pneumonia, in Rome, on March 9, 2025.

[4] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-02-24 · 30% match

In message, pope says ‘confidently’ continuing medical treatment

Balloons are attached at the statue of John Paul II where people bring candles and come to pray outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized for pneumonia, in Rome on February 23, 2025.

[5] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-03-03 · 30% match

Pope’s condition stable but complex

AFP Pope Francis is in a “stable” condition in hospital but the clinical picture remains complex, the Vatican said Sunday, as the 88-year-old issued a statement thanking well-wishers for their support.

[6] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 33% match

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