The Vatican announced the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis, who was battling double pneumonia for several weeks. “At 7:35 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,″ Vatican camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell announced. The Pope’s death comes fewer than 24 hours after he made an appearance at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday.n18oc_world n18oc_crux