Pope Francis, the innovative leader of the Roman Catholic Church, He died at the age of 88.
Before his death, Francis had experienced several health and spent problems Five weeks in it Hospital In February and March with bronchitis that became pneumonia In both lungs. Hey marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy From your hospital room.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican Camerlengo, read the announcement of the death of the Pope from the chapel of Domus Santa Marta, where Francis lives. He was accompanied by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Vatican, Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, head of substitute cabinet and archbishop Diego Ravelli, master of liturgical ceremonies.
Middle Vatican through AP 
Here is the full text of the ad.
“The most beloved brothers and sisters, with a deep sadness, must announce the death of our Holy Father Francisco. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father’s House. All his life dedicated himself to the service of the Lord and his.
“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we praise the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of God, one and triune.”
