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Pope Francis Dies at 88, Just One Day After Easter Meeting with Vice President Vance

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday following a brief meeting with Vice President JD Vance; his contributions to the Church were celebrated worldwide.

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  1. Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

    As the leader of the Catholic Church, Francis captured the imaginations of believers and non-believers alike, with his populist style giving the church's message of social justice far greater resonance than that of many of his predecessors.

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  2. Pope Francis: tributes paid after head of Catholic church dies aged 88 – latest updates

    Francis was diagnosed with bronchitis in early February, but had continued to hold daily audiences in his Vatican hotel suite, and even presided at an outdoor Mass on Sunday 9 February.

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  3. Global Leaders Offer Tributes to Pope Francis

    Pope Francis's legacy is his message of peace, reconciliation, and solidarity that lives in the hearts of those he inspired.

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  4. Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

    Francis's papacy heralded many firsts and while he never stopped introducing reforms to the Catholic Church, he remained popular among traditionalists.

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  5. Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death

    Francis had repeatedly criticized Israel’s wartime conduct and said allegations of genocide, which Israel has adamantly denied, should be investigated.

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  6. See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy

    Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections through his actions, resulting in viral moments that rocketed across the Internet.

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  7. Pope Francis dead at 88

    However, Francis also faced controversy, often due to his progressive outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics and his crackdown on traditionalists.

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  8. Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms

    Francis sought to follow his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century Italian friar renowned for poverty, peace, and care of creation.

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  9. JD Vance shares condolences for Pope Francis death after meeting with Catholic leader

    Vance, a Catholic convert who clashed with Francis in the past over immigration, complimented the late Catholic leader for the homily he gave early in the pandemic.

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  10. The life of Pope Francis in pictures

    Francis’ papacy has been marked by his concern for the environment, and he has echoed his predecessors in stressing the absolute compatibility of faith and science, and the compatibility of the big bang theory with God’s “divine act of creation.”

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  11. How Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church

    Francis went beyond his predecessors and changed Catholic teaching to state that the death penalty is “inadmissible” in all cases, regardless of the severity of the crime.

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  12. BREAKING: Pope Francis dead at 88

    Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 years old.

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  13. How Pope Francis will be remembered

    Instead, he penned not a new symphony but a violent cacophony, leaving behind him a Church more divided – geographically, theologically, and liturgically – than it has been in decades, and a Vatican teetering on the brink of insolvency.

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  14. Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff, Dead at 88

    During his papal tenure, Francis drew both support and criticism from opposing sides of the ideological divide.

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  15. Pope Francis dead at 88, Vatican says

    Pope Francis proved a frustrating pope for a wide variety of conservatives, liberals, traditionalists, and progressives.

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  16. BREAKING: Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff, Dies at 88

    Francis, who suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, was admitted to Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14, 2025, for a respiratory crisis that developed into double pneumonia.

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  17. Pope Francis has died

    During his time as leader, Francis spoke in favor of immigration, appointed the Catholic church’s first female prefect, and allowed church leaders to bless same-sex couples.

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  18. Pope Francis dies at 88

    Pope Francis’ 12 years at the head of the Catholic Church witnessed a revolution in many areas, starting with the fact that for nine years, two pontiffs cohabited together, until Ratzinger’s death on December 31, 2022.

    Pope Francis dies at 88

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  19. Pope Francis Dead At 88, Sending Catholic Church Into Mourning, Reflection As World Speculates On Possible Successor

    Throughout his ministry, Pope Francis sought to lead Christians in a secularized age, addressing matters involving climate change and human ecology, family issues, Christian unity and human fraternity and solidarity.

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  20. Remembering Pope Francis, Leader of the Catholic Church

    Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for over a decade and oversaw reform attempts but struggled to fully resolve longstanding crises.

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  21. Pope Francis Dies Aged 88 After Suffering Long Illness

    He leaves behind a global church 1.3 billion strong, and a legacy that strove to inspire social and political reforms in and out of that church rooted in his interpretation of Jesus Christ’s teachings on mercy.

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  22. Vatican Announces Pope Francis Has Died

    His death triggers the start of the solemn but considered process to elect a replacement.

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  23. Pope Francis Dies On Easter Monday At The Age Of 88

    During his papal tenure, Pope Francis became known for his less formal approach to the position, often showing inclusion for the LGBTQ community, in addition to denouncing capitalism, climate change and the death penalty.

    Pope Francis Dies On Easter Monday At The Age Of 88

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  24. Global Tributes Pour in to Honor Pope Francis after His Death

    But some critics voiced frustration, with the Women’s Ordination Conference lamenting Francis’ unwillingness to push for the ordination of women.

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

    Francis has sharply cut back his workload as he follows doctors’ orders of two months of convalescence and respiratory therapy to improve his lung function.

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Updated: Apr 21st, 2025, 6:27 AM ET

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Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at age 88, a day after meeting with Vice President JD Vance at the Vatican. His extended hospitalization followed a severe bout with pneumonia. Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed his passing, honoring Francis's dedication to the Church's core values and the marginalized. Vance, who visited the Pope Easter Sunday, expressed condolences on social media, highlighting the pontiff's significant influence. Tributes poured in from global leaders, and a nine-day mourning period has commenced, leading to preparations for the election of his successor.


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  • Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, with Cardinal Kevin Farrell announcing his death, emphasizing his dedication to social justice and universal love, particularly for the marginalized.

  • Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, he served as the first pontiff from the Americas and was known for his humble lifestyle and commitment to global issues like immigration and environmental protection.

  • Francis' tenure saw significant health challenges but was marked by impactful moments such as addressing the U.S. Congress and advocating for the poor and interfaith dialogue.


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