Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff Who Shook Up The Church, Dead At 88

Pope Francis — the first pontiff from the Americas, who clashed with traditional Catholics but was hailed as a reformer by progressives — died on Monday, a day after Easter, at age 88. The pope had been plagued by a series of health issues in recent years. Hours after his death was announced, the Vatican said Francis died from a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure.

Vatican Game That Never Ends: Knowns And Unknowns With Covering Next Papal Election

(OPINION) Currently, there is a season of speculation about Pope Francis’ future and whether his newly chosen cardinals are his final bid to shape the conclave that will elect the next pope. Francis has hinted he might consider the idea of resigning, but Vaticanologists figure Francis will not do so as long as another former pope is alive.

Opinion, North AmericaRichard OstlingJune 17, 2022pontiff, Pope John Paul II, pope francis, Pope Benedict XVI, victor simpson, celestine V, archbishop, cardinals, Catholic Church, the pillarComment

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