Pope Francis’s final burial wishes mark a break from the tradition that is usually adhered to when a pope dies, according to reports.

Pope Francis passed away yesterday (April 21), having appeared on the main balcony of

St Peter’s Basilica just one day prior, on Easter Sunday. Aged 88 at the time of his death,

rumors of the pope’s declining health had been abound in recent months.

In February reports suggested that the Holy Father had been battling pneumonia and a

complex lung infection for a number of weeks. He was also said to

suffering from early-stage kidney failure amid his treatment.

Yesterday, April 21, the Vatican released a statement confirming that he had passed away that morning.

“At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” they said.

“His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.

He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love,

especially for the poorest and most marginalised.Anyone who has a gas hob in their kitchen

is being urged to rip it out and switch to electric even before a ban on their sale is introduced.

Gas hobs could be banned from sale in the UK following the latest net zero advice being given to

the government – but households are being urged to get rid even sooner.