hm

i am getting unconfirmed reports that the pope has died – anyone have any hard links?
cites drudgereport (who later changed their tune)
cites team amber alert and ctv

looks like the word on the street in italy is that he has passed, but noone will confirm or deny. apcom appears to be the ones who started the ball rolling, according to bloomberg.

and apparently the vatican is denying it. audio stream of vatican denail here