IN PICTURES: A look at Pope Francis' life
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, remembered as a humble man who lived his faith and was a champion for the poor.
The Pontiff's death comes after suffering bouts of ill health in the past two years.
He was last admitted to hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing for several days.
Pope Francis' death on Easter Monday at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, was confirmed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber.
'Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,' he said on the Vatican News' X account.
'At 7:35 this morning, 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 taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalised.
'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 the One and Triune God.'
See below for a look at Pope Francis' life in pictures.
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