He Pope Francisthe first Latin American pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church, this Monday April 21 at 88 years in the Vatican City. The news was confirmed by Camarlengo, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrel, who reported that the high pontiff departed after facing health complications in recent months.
“With deep pain I have to announce that Pope Francis has died at 7.35 today, the Bishop of Rome has returned to the father’s house, his entire life has been dedicated service of the Lord and his church and has taught us the value of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love and in particular in favor of the poorest and most marginalized”Farrel announced.
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And continue: “With immense gratitude for his example as a disciple of the Lord Jesus we recommend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of God one e trill”.
In the video, recorded in the chapel of the Santa Marta house, the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin and the substitute for the Secretary of State, the Venezuelan Edgar Peña Parra also appear.
After entry to the hospital Gemelli of Rome, the state of health of the high pontiff had been described as “complex”. To the polymicrobial infection he suffered, and that already required intensive treatment, the appearance of a bilateral pneumonia that complicated its evolution.
Photography of an image of Pope Francis during a Mass this Monday, in the Constitution Square in Buenos Aires (Argentina). Photo: EFE/ Juan Ignacio Roncoroni
Despite medical efforts and antibiotic therapy with cortisone, its condition worsened in the last hours. Throughout its hospitalization, Francisco remained aware, of good mood and in constant prayer.
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Jorge Mario Bergoglio He was born on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentinawithin a family of Italian immigrants. From a young age he showed a deep religious vocation, entering the seminar and, subsequently, to the Jesus Company (Jesuits), where he formed as a priest.
He was ordained a priest in 1969 and, over time, he became a key figure within the Argentine Church. In 1998, he was appointed archbishop of Buenos Aires and, in 2001, the Pope John Paul II He appointed him Cardinal. His pastoral work was characterized by great proximity to the most vulnerable sectors of society, winning the respect and affection of the people.
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On March 13, 2013, after the historic resignation of Benedict XVIBergoglio was chosen on the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first Latin American pontiff and the first Jesuit to occupy the throne of San Pedro. He chose Francisco in honor of San Francisco de Asísreflecting their commitment to humility, simplicity and defense of the poor.
People participate in a mass for the health of Pope Francis in the Constitution Square in Buenos Aires (Argentina). Photo: EFE/Juan Ignacio.
Francisco had not participated in any of the rites of Holy Week because he continues to recover after having spent 38 days in the hospital for bilateral pneumonia and having been discharged on March 23.
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The Pope toured the Plaza de San Pedro in Papamóvil for several minutes and even stopped the vehicle to bless some children, although he was very absent and with difficulty in the movements.
