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Pope Francis dies at 88

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Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis in 2015. Max Rossi | Reuters Pope Francis, the Argentine Jesuit who became the first Roman Catholic pontiff from the Americas, has died, the Vatican said Monday. He was 88. In a video address, Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the news. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of … Read more

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

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

Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated … Read more