Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

The Pope's death comes just a day after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Sunday to wish "Happy Easter" to worshippers.

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The Vatican's announcement of his death came just a day after he appeared in a wheelchair at St Peter's Square to wish thousands of worshipers gathered there a "Happy Easter".

Pope Francis was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia.

Catholics around the world have been mourning his death and crowds of well-wishers have begun arriving at the Vatican.

Among those who have paid tribute to him was Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who praised him as "great man" and said she had the privilege of enjoying his friendship, advice and teachings.

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