Paven er død: 88 årige Pave Frans er død

The Vatican has just announced in a video message that the Pope has passed away.

The 88-year-old pope died peacefully after several years of serious health problems.

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirms. He passed away on Tuesday morning at 07:35 after a long illness. In a statement from Cardinal Kevin Farrell, it was said: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father’s house. His entire life was devoted to serving the Lord and his church..”

Since his election as pope in 2013, Francis has been recognized as a populist and innovative leader.

He was the first pope from South America and quickly became known for his commitment to social and global issues – especially the fight for the poorest and most marginalized.

Battled health issues for several years

In his final years, he struggled with serious health problems. He was treated for bronchitis and pneumonia, among other things, and his condition was described as critical in February this year.

He spent over a month in the hospital before returning to the Vatican.

Pope Francis will be remembered for his courage to open the doors to those who have traditionally been excluded.

His famous words: “If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge?” marked a turning point for many believers.

His death marks the end of a pontificate that placed charity and humility at the forefront – and will be remembered for bringing humanity into the role of the pope.

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