Pope Francis updates: Leader of Roman Catholic Church dies at 88

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• Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican says in a video statement.
• “At 7:35 [05:35 GMT] this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.
• Global leaders express grief for the passing of the Argentinian pontiff who had suffered various ailments in his 12-year papacy.
• The College of Cardinals, comprised of senior Catholic clergy, will elect the next pope.