Pope Francis has died, senior Vatican official announced
Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said on Monday: 'At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.
'His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.
'He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalised."
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(Image: Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA Wire) (Image: Niall Carson) Farrell added: 'With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune.″
Francis, 88, emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter's Square in Vatican City.
He had recently resumed some official duties during his recovery from pneumonia.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance since his bout of double pneumonia on April 6, when he appeared in St Peter's Square in a wheelchair during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick following his discharge from the hospital two weeks previously.
The King and Queen visited the pontiff at the Vatican on April 9, the day Charles and Camilla celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.
Following his death, Scottish First Minister John Swinney has described Pope Francis as 'a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation' as he paid tribute following the pontiff's death aged 88.
'It is with deep sadness I heard the news this morning of the death of Pope Francis,' Mr Swinney posted to X, formerly Twitter.
'He was a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society. He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many.
"May he Rest in Peace.'
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