Pope Francis dies at 88: A legacy of compassion, reform, and remarkable words

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, leaving behind a plethora of reformative messages and a 12-year-long papacy resonating compassion, dialogue and global conversations. The Vatican camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, announced his death. "Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta," the Vatican said. The pontiff, who was suffering from age-related ailments for a long time, dedicated his life to the service of the Lord and his Church. 

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