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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter’s Basilica to bestow the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

The Press Democrat · 2h

Pope Francis, Latin America's first pontiff who ministered with charm and humility, dies at 88

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives over climate change and critiques of capitalism, died Monday. He was 88.

The New York Times · 2h

Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88

After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity.

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Forbes · 1h

Pope Francis Has Died At 88, The Vatican Says

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announced on Monday—after months of health ailments, including a bout of severe pneumonia—ending a more than decade-long reign where he pushed to make the Roman Catholic Church a more inclusive institution despite pushback from traditionalists.

The Washington Post on MSN · 44m

Told to rest, Francis kept working: The pope’s hectic last day

The pontiff celebrated Easter, received Vice President JD Vance, issued a final message and took one last ride in the popemobile.

People on MSN · 1h

J.D. Vance Met with Pope Francis Just Before the Pope's Death. But First, the Vatican Brushed Him Off. Why?

Pope Francis died at age 88 on Easter Monday, April 21 – but not before issuing an apparent condemnation of Vice President J.D. Vance and the Trump administration's immigration policies

Watch livestream: Mourners gather in Vatican City after Pope Francis dies at 88

Hundreds of visitors gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Monday, April 21 to mourn the death of Pope Francis.

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Factbox-Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates

Predict who the next pope will be at your peril. An old Italian saying warns against putting faith, or money, in any presumed ...

Vatican City issues nine-day mourning period, Novemdiales, in wake of Pope Francis' passing

Vatican City issues nine-day mourning period, Novemdiales, in wake of Pope Francis' passing Charles Barkley is keeping a ...

10 Times Pope Francis Broke the Mold

Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88, was hailed as a reformer and landmark pope for his decision to move the church to ...

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Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour

Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square and treat ...

'The people's pope': Reflecting on the life and legacy of Pope Francis

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. NBC News’ Claudio Lavanga reports more from the Vatican. Senior Analyst at the ...

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Midday Must-Reads: Pope Francis Dies, Hegseth’s Second Signal Scandal and More

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere, died at the age of 88 early this morning, on Easter Monday. Just yesterday, Francis had shocked the world when he emerged from his ...

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