Pope Francis Dies at 88, Leaving a Legacy of Compassion and Reform
A Global Leader Passes Away Pope Francis, the beloved leader of the Roman Catholic Church and its first pontiff from Latin America, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His death followed a long battle with double pneumonia, ending a groundbreaking papacy that spanned more than a decade. A Humble Pope with a Bold Vision Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis became pope in 2013, succeeding Pope Benedict XVI. His papacy was marked by unprecedented humility and openness. Francis chose to live modestly, residing in a guesthouse rather than the lavish
