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Pope Francis: share your tributes and memories

Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the cathedral in Manila, Philippines in 2015.
Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the cathedral in Manila, Philippines in 2015. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic church, has died aged 88.

The pontiff died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.

“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,″ Farrell said in the announcement. “He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalised.

“With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Triune.″

We would like to hear your tributes and memories of Pope Francis – whether you met him, or appreciated his work as a religious leader.

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