- Pope Francis, who began his 12-year papacy in 2013, has passed away at the age of 88.
- The Vatican confirmed his death on Monday morning after weeks of hospitalization due to a severe infection that escalated to pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, marking the end of a groundbreaking 12-year papacy that began in 2013. The Vatican confirmed his death early Monday morning, following a prolonged hospitalization due to a severe infection that escalated into pneumonia affecting both of his lungs.
In the wake of his passing, Catholics worldwide have entered a period of mourning. The Vatican has declared that the Conclave, during which cardinals will gather to select the next pope, will be postponed for at least 15 days.
Unlike many of his predecessors, Pope Francis will not be buried within the Vatican. Instead, he will be laid to rest at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, situated in the Esquilino district of Rome.
To allow the faithful to pay their respects, his body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica.
In other news, Prominent Yoruba actress, Omotoyosi Jaiyesimi, has openly criticized her colleague, Lizzy Anjorin, after the latter made indirect comments targeting Iyabo Ojo.
Earlier today, Lizzy Anjorin took to social media to express her frustration, hinting at an unnamed individual who she claimed was bitter over her 2020 wedding. In the video that has since gone viral, Lizzy accused the person of going to extreme lengths to sabotage her marriage by leaking her husband’s nude photos and spreading false death rumors about her.
Many on social media speculated that Lizzy’s words were aimed at her long-time rival, Iyabo Ojo. However, Omotoyosi Jaiyesimi quickly reacted to the situation, condemning Lizzy for involving herself in the ongoing drama surrounding Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo’s recent wedding.
In her remarks, Omotoyosi told Lizzy to stop comparing her own wedding to that of Priscilla Ojo, who is much younger than her. She expressed disbelief, saying, “I don’t usually speak on matters that don’t concern me, but this is too much, Lizzy. How can you compare your wedding to a child you could have given birth to?”
Her comments have sparked a wave of reactions from fans and followers, adding fuel to the already intense social media debate.
