Pope Francis’ successor has been found by the Vatican, with white smoke emerging from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.
The confirmation of a new leader of the Catholic Church comes after Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 years old – with his death being confirmed by the Vatican on April 21.
In a statement, Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced with ‘deep sorrow’ the passing of ‘our Holy Father Francis,’ saying the Bishop of Rome had returned ‘to the home of the Father’ at around 7:35 that morning.
He continued: “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalised. Read more below
