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Pope Francis Dies At Easter ROME, ITALY - APRIL 21: A large screen announces the death of Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square on April 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis,88, died "this morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square yesterday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter." (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 21: Catholics attend mass at The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis leader of the Roman Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 21: Catholics attend mass at The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis leader of the Roman Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

New York City Reacts To Death Of Pope Francis NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 21: Mourners gather at St. Patricks Cathedral to pay respects to Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 in New York City. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Alex Kent/Getty Images) (Alex Kent/Getty Images)

Christians In Jerusalem React To The Death Of Pope Francis JERUSALEM - APRIL 21: Priests erect a portrait of Pope Francis in tribute, following news of his death, on April 21, 2025 in Jerusalem. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died "this morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square yesterday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter". (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) (Amir Levy/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Westminster Cathedral marks the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 in London, England. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88 , died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images) (Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 21: Catholics attend mass at The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis leader of the Roman Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 21: Catholics attend mass at The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis leader of the Roman Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Pope Francis Dies At Easter ROME, ITALY - APRIL 21: Journalists and media gather at St. Peter's Square following the death of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis,88, died "this morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square yesterday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter." (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Pope Francis Dies At Easter VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 21: A picture of Pope Francis is seen in a shop following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis,88, died "this morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square yesterday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter." (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 21: Catholics attend mass at The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis leader of the Roman Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 21: Catholics attend mass at The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis leader of the Roman Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 21: Catholics attend mass at The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis leader of the Roman Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 21: Catholics attend mass at The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis leader of the Roman Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

New York City Reacts To Death Of Pope Francis NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 21: A child lights a candle as mourners gather at St. Patricks Cathedral to pay respects to Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 in New York City. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Alex Kent/Getty Images) (Alex Kent/Getty Images)

Pope Francis Dies At Easter ROME, ITALY - APRIL 21: Nuns arrive at St Peter's Square following the death of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died this morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT), adding "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square yesterday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter." (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 21: People look at a portrait of Pope Francis at Saint Anthony Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88 , died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 21: Bishop William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow, lights a candle before mass at The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis leader of the Roman Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Pope Francis Dies At Easter VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 21: Faithful visit St Peter's Square following the death of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis,88, died "this morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square yesterday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter." (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

New York City Reacts To Death Of Pope Francis NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 21: A photo of Pope Francis is on display as mourners gather at St. Patricks Cathedral to pay their respects on April 21, 2025 in New York City. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Alex Kent/Getty Images) (Alex Kent/Getty Images)

Pope Francis Dies At Easter ROME, ITALY - APRIL 21: Faithful visit St Peter's Square following the death of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died this morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT), adding "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square yesterday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter." (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 21: Bishop William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow, takes mass at The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis leader of the Roman Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 21: A woman looks at a portrait of Pope Francis at Saint Anthony Catholic Church on April 21, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88 , died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Pope Francis Dies At Easter ROME, ITALY - APRIL 21: A member of the faithful holds up a picture of Pope Francis at St Peter's square following the death of Pope Francis, on April 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died this morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT), adding "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square yesterday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter." (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

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