Remembering Pope Francis
1936 – 2025

A Legacy of Compassion

Pope Francis, known in part for his consistent advocacy on behalf of those who suffer and for promoting an inclusive approach to Church governance worldwide, has died at the age of 88.

Pope Francis passed away in Vatican City at 7:35 a.m. local time on April 21, bringing to close a 12-year papacy that began on March 13, 2013. As the news spread, tributes were set up outside Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City, where he lived. Virtual ones poured in online.

– The Tablet

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