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Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican says Vatican service ended at 19:39 19:39 Image source, Reuters While we were bringing you that breaking news, the rosary service held in St Peter's Square ended. After prayers and songs, parts of the crowd began to disperse, but others remained in the area as the sun started to set. Pope Francis's final testament in full was published at 19:30 19:30 We can now bring you the full final testament from Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday aged 88. "As I sense the approaching twilight of my earthly life, and with firm hope in eternal life, I wish to set out my final wishes solely regarding the place of my burial. "Throughout my life, and during my ministry as a priest and bishop, I have always entrusted myself to the Mother of Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary. For this reason, I ask that my mortal remains rest, awaiting the day of the Resurrection, in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major. "I wish my fi...