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Pope Francis has died at 88. Here’s what happens next

by Leslie Upton, News Writer April 21, 2025June 7, 2026

The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis today, marking the end of a transformative and often polarizing 12-year papacy. The 88-year-old pontiff, who.