LOWERED FLAGS IN THE VATICAN CITY

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Iliyasu S. Yahaya
Abuja, Nigeria
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he became the first Latin American pontiff in 2013, marking a significant milestone in the church’s history.

EARLY LIFE AND CAREER
Francis’s journey to the papacy began when he joined the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1958. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969 and later became the archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998. His elevation to cardinal in 2001 further solidified his influential position within the church.

HEALTH ISSUES AND PASSING
In recent weeks, Pope Francis had been battling chronic lung disease, including a severe case of pneumonia in both lungs. Despite his health challenges, he continued to serve the church until his passing.

The world mourns the loss of a spiritual leader who left an indelible mark on the Catholic Church and beyond. Pope Francis’s legacy will continue to inspire countless individuals with his message of compassion, mercy, and hope.
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Iliyasu S. Yahaya Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Unity Star TV Africa (UStv Africa) Limited Alh. Iliyasu S. Yahaya is a Nigerian broadcast journalist, media entrepreneur, documentary producer and Pan-African advocate. He is the Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Star TV Africa (UStv Africa), a Pan-African digital television network dedicated to promoting African history, culture, education, governance, business, tourism and sustainable development. With many years of experience in journalism and media production, he has built UStv Africa into a respected platform that tells authentic African stories and gives a voice to Africans across the continent and the diaspora. He holds academic qualifications in journalism and media studies, including postgraduate training from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Abuja, and has participated in professional media development programmes focused on digital journalism, broadcasting and public communication. As a journalist, Alh. Iliyasu has reported extensively on national politics, governance, security, the judiciary, education and socio-economic development. Under his leadership, UStv Africa has expanded its coverage to include documentaries, exclusive interviews, cultural heritage programmes, educational content and international affairs. He is committed to strengthening African identity through responsible journalism, preserving indigenous cultures, promoting peace and unity, and creating opportunities for African voices to be heard on the global stage. Beyond broadcasting, he continues to build strategic partnerships with national and international institutions to promote quality journalism, public enlightenment and sustainable development across Africa. "Our mission is simple: to tell Africa's story through African eyes, inspire positive change, and connect the continent with the world."
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