Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis has passed away.
TheNewsGuru reports that the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church who has been receiving treatment for pneumonia, died on Monday morning.
Vatican camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, announced the Pope’s death in a statement.
“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,″ Farrell said in the announcement.
“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, 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 commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune.″