Pope Francis dead

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in history, was reported to have ascended to heaven on Monday.

As the Vatican announced the Pope’s ascension, church bells rang across Rome.

Pope Francis is known among devotees as the first Latin American pope to serve in a charismatic, humble style.

The Pope passed away at the age of 88 by the time of his ascension.

Cardinals will meet in the Sistine Chapel in the coming days to elect the next pope, which will be decided within two weeks.