Thousands gathered on Saturday to bid farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral ceremony attended by dozens of world leaders, reflecting the late pontiff’s lifelong commitment to the poor, the marginalized, and migrants. The first South American pope, Francis, passed away last Monday at the age of 88, less than ...
Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday. He was 88, and had survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father ...
