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Pope Francis, charismatic reformer and disruptor, dies at 88

By Filings on Mon, 04/21/25
Church & Ministry
Pope Francis
Obituary
Roman Catholicism

“Pope Francis, who sought to be a bridge maker as he led the Catholic Church in a time of deep polarization, died at 7:35 a.m. on Monday (April 21), at the age of 88, a day after surprising faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday.” - RNS

Also: Pope Francis dies at 88 hours after offering Easter blessing from balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica - CPost

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