BBC Breakfast came to a halt due to a 'breaking news' announcement during Monday's (21 April) episode, brought to TV viewers by Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson. The hosts announced that Pope Francis had passed away on Easter Monday at 7.35am, as confirmed by the Vatican.
"We bring you some breaking news. Our first headline this morning, the Vatican has just announced the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88," Sally told BBC viewers. "That news just coming to us in the last few moments. You will know, of course, he was seen yesterday giving the Easter blessing, but we've had it confirmed by the Vatican, just a moment ago, that Pope Francis has died."
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