Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.

That's where we're starting today on the seven from the Washington Post.

I'm Laura Benchoff, in for Hannah Jewell.

It's Monday, April 21st.

Let's get you caught up with today's seven stories.

The Vatican announced the Pope's death early this morning.

With profound dolor, I have anunciare the death of our Santo Padre Francesco.

No cause was included in the statement.

But Francis has been in poor health in recent weeks.

He was hospitalized in Rome in February.

Yesterday, he made a public appearance at Easter celebrations in St. Peter's Square.

He also met with Vice President J.D. Vance.

They exchanged a few words, and Vance was handed some gifts.

These also gifts for you was very beautiful. The Vatican tie, and then the rosaries for your

wife, white, for your children. The Pope's death sets in motion a precisely choreographed

transition. The coming days and weeks will involve a public viewing, a funeral, a period of morning, and eventually a conclave to elect a new Pope. This is a developing story. You can find live updates in our newsletter today. As usual, just follow the link in our show notes.

Thank you. just follow the link in our show notes. Number two is a post-exclusive.

Government officials mistakenly shared sensitive documents with thousands of federal workers.

Yesterday, the Post reported on a pretty extraordinary breach. It took place in the General

Services Administration, which provides administrative and technological support for much of the

federal government. Records show that employees inadvertently shared a Google Drive folder

containing potentially classified floor plans of the White House

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