After a months-long health battle, Pope Francis has died.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced his death early on Easter Monday, saying he died at 7:35 a.m. in Vatican City.
"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church," said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a press conference. "He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalized."
Pope Francis' health battles began in February when he was hospitalized with a bout of bronchitis. His situation continued to deteriorate, leading to him being diagnosed with double pneumonia. This led to him staying in hospital for over a month before his return to the Vatican to recover.
Francis has always had issues with his respiratory system. In his 20s, he had part of one of his lungs removed, which led him to suffer from chronic lung disease.
His last visit to Canada was in 2022, when he apologized to Indigenous Canadians for abuses committed by members of the Roman Catholic Church.
Francis spoke to crowds on Easter Sunday in St. Peter's Square before passing away on Easter Monday.
Pope Francis, whose birth name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died at 88.