When and how did Pope Francis die? A look at the pontiff’s last days | Religion News

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on Monday.

“At 7:35 this morning [05:35 GMT], the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church,” he said.

Here is what we know about the death of the Argentinian pontiff, the first in history from Latin…