
Pope Francis, Pioneering Pontiff Who ‘Inspired Millions,’ Dies Aged 88
(RFE/RL) -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after battling a serious bout of double pneumonia.
Despite his illness, his death came as a shock after he had been driven around St. Peter's Square to greet cheering crowds on Easter Sunday.
"Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must...