By Agencies
Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican has said – just one day after he addressed the Catholic world on Easter Sunday.
Argentina-born Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, had suffered various ailments in his 12-year papacy.
And in late February, he suffered a “prolonged respiratory crisis” which required a high flow of oxygen before an “initial, mild” kidney failure.
Despite his ill health, the Pope managed to meet world leaders in his final days – including King Charles and Queen Camilla.
