The text of the announcement of the death of Pope Francis, who was read Monday by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, Vatican Camerlengo, of the Chapel of Domus Santa Marta, where Francis lived. Farrell was accompanied by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Vatican, Archbishop Edgard Pena Parea, chief of staff and archbishop Diego Ravelli, master of liturgical ceremonies.
“The dear most expensive brothers and sisters, with deep sadness, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 am this morning, the bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the father. All his life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his Church.
“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, in particular for the poorest and most marginalized. With an immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we congratulate the soul of the Pope Francis in the infinite merciful love of God, one and truun.
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