Obituary: Pope Francis passes at age 88
Jacques Nelles
21 April 2025 | 12:04Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88.
Dubbed "the people's Pope", the Argentine pontiff loved being among his flock and was popular with the faithful, though he faced bitter opposition from traditionalists within the Church.
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