The Catholic Church has lost its leader.
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio) died on April 21 at age 88, the Vatican confirmed.
“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in a statement, obtained by NBC News. “He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and the marginalized.”
His passing comes two months after his…