Pope Francis, Pioneering Pontiff Who ‘Inspired Millions,’ Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis, Pioneering Pontiff Who ‘Inspired Millions,’ Dies Aged 88

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(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...

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