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Pope Francis dies at 88, leaving legacy of inclusivity and reform in Catholic Church
- Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died on Monday at the age of 88 in Vatican City.
- Francis had chronic lung disease and was hospitalized in February 2025 for a respiratory crisis that developed into pneumonia.
- Bells tolled across Rome, Argentina, and the Philippines, flags flew at half-staff, and crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square.
- Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced, "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father."
- His death starts a weekslong process, including paying respects and a conclave to elect a new pope, impacting the church's direction.
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Leonardo DiCaprio pays emotional tribute to Pope Francis after his death at 88
Pope Francis died Monday at age 88 following a stroke, which led to a coma and heart failure, and celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Lionel Messi, have paid tribute to the man
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