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Pope Francis, First South American Pontiff And 'People's Pope,' Dies At 88

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The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Born in 1936, Pope Francis was the first South American Pope and became known as the “People’s Pope” for advocating for the poor and those fleeing war and hunger. The pontiff, serving as the Bishop of Rome and leader of the…
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Pope Francis (1936–2025) — the first Latin American Pontiff and a transformative figure in modern Church history — has passed away at the age of 88. In this tribute, we look back at the most powerful and defining moments of his life, from his humble beginnings in Buenos Aires to becoming the...

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