Vatican Releases Full Statement on Pope Francis Passing Away

Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, has passed away at 88 years old. Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the news on April 21, and the Vatican has released an official statement on their leader's passing.

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," Farrell announced in a statement. "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His...