The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis. Read the full text.

Pope Francis, groundbreaking leader of the Roman Catholic Church, He died on Monday at the age of 88.

Prior to his death Francis had several health problems and spent five weeks in hospital With the developing bronchitis in February and March pneumonia in both lungs. Noted 12th anniversary of his cap from the hospital room.

Vatican Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Pope’s death, Domus Santa Martha, who lives Francis, read Chapel’s announcement. He was accompanied by a master of Cardinal Pietro Password, Vatican Secretary of State, Arch Bishop Edgar Puña Parra, Chief of Staff and Bishop Diego Ravelli, Liturgical Ceremonies.

Here is the full text of the announcement

“Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I have to declare the death of our holy father. 7:35 Bishop of Rome, Francis returned to the house of the LORD and his church.

“He taught the values ​​of the gospel with loyalty, courage, and universal love, especially the poorest and most marginality.