Pope Francis death: Vatican releases first statement on pontiff’s demise | ‘returned to home of…’

Pope Francis Death | Pope Francis Death News | Pope Francis Dead | Pope Francis Latest News | Pope Francis Funeral | Pope Francis Last Rites | Vatican On Pope Francis Death | Vatican Statement On Pontiff's Demise | Pope Death Reason | Rome News Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after suffering from a prolonged illness. The Pontiff breathed his last on 07:35 AM on April 21, the Vatican said in statement. Pope Francis' final public appearance was on Easter Sunday on April 20 since his return from the hospital. The Pope was diagnosed with a life-threatening double pneumonia. Watch the video for more.