KEY POINTS
- Pope Francis died at 88 in Vatican on April 21.
- First Jesuit and first Pope from the Americas.
- Took strong steps against sexual abuse in the Church.
Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on April 21 at age 88, the Vatican confirmed. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was the first Jesuit Pope, the first from the Americas, and had been unwell for some time. He died at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. Known for addressing sexual abuse within the Church, Pope Francis initiated reforms, apologized for past failures, and pushed for greater transparency. Cardinal Farrell announced his death, calling it a moment of deep sorrow for the global Catholic community.
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