Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope and a transformative figure in the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. His passing has prompted tributes and public prayers in London, Paris, and the Vatican, with Catholics worldwide mourning the loss of a leader many believed was recovering from recent health issues. Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark described the Pope as a father figure to the Church, highlighting the deep sense of loss felt by the Catholic community. Pope Francis' reign was marked by efforts to modernize the Church and address internal divisions. His death marks the end of an era and leaves the Church at a crossroads.
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Live: Vatican holds first public prayer to honour death of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the institution.
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'Church has lost its father' - London archbishop
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Southwark, John Wilson, has told BBC London that Catholics around the world thought the Pope was "over the worst" and thought "we've got him for a bit longer". The senior cleric was speaking after the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis in Rome on Monday morning at the age of 88.
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