Pope Francis died Monday at 88, according to CNBC. Francis was the first pontiff from the Americas and a transformative figure in the modern Catholic Church. A day prior, the pope gave his Easter address from a wheelchair and met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance. He had been hospitalized in February for pneumonia and multiple infections. Francis was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and became pope in 2013. He was known for progressive reforms, support for the poor, and a more inclusive tone toward LGBTQ+ Catholics. His successor will be chosen by the conclave.
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00:02Pope Francis died Monday in 88, according to CNBC.
00:05Francis was the first pot-up from the Americas
00:07and a transformative figure in the modern Catholic Church.
00:11A day prior, the Pope gave his Easter address from a wheelchair
00:13and met with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.
00:17He had been hospitalized in February for pneumonia and multiple infections.
00:21Francis was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and became Pope in 2013.
00:26He was known for progressive reforms, support for the poor,
00:29and a more inclusive tone toward LGBTQ plus Catholics.
00:33His successor will be chosen by Conclave.
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