Pope Francis Passes Away at 88
Pope Francis Passes Away at 88: A Legacy of Compassion and Reform
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He died at his residence, the Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City, following a prolonged battle with health issues, including a recent case of double pneumonia
Early Life and Papacy
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936, Pope Francis was elected as the 266th pope on March 13, 2013. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first Jesuit and Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Prior to his papacy, he served as the Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was known for his humble lifestyle and commitment to social justice
Early Life and Papacy
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936, Pope Francis was elected as the 266th pope on March 13, 2013. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first Jesuit and Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Prior to his papacy, he served as the Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was known for his humble lifestyle and commitment to social justice