Pope Francis: A Global Legacy of Compassion and Reform
April 21, 2025 The world awoke to somber news on Monday, April 21, 2025: Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Rome time (05:35 GMT). His death, just one day after his poignant Easter Sunday appearance in St. Peter’s Square, marked the end of a transformative 12-year papacy. Known for his humility, …