(UPDATE) CEBU CITY — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan has apologized after mistakenly posting on social media that Pope Francis had passed away, a claim that was later proven false.

The mayor took down the erroneous post and issued a public apology on Monday. He also acknowledged the distress and confusion it caused among his followers and the Catholic community.

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