Pope Francis

    Pope Francis Passes Away at 88:

      On April 21, 2025, the world received sad news—Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic
Church, passed away at the age of 88. He died peacefully on Easter Monday at his home in
     Casa Santa Marta, inside the Vatican.

   
Who Was Pope Francis?

       Pope Francis, born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, became the 266th Pope in
       2013. He made history as the:

• First Jesuit Pope

• First Pope from the Americas

• First non-European Pope in over 1,000 years

   
A Pope for the People

     He was loved for his kind heart and simple way of living. Instead of living in a big palace, he
chose a simple house. He cared deeply about:

• Poor people

• The environment

• Giving equal respect to everyone, no matter their background

     He once said, “My people are poor and I am one of them.”

    His Work and Beliefs

     During his time as Pope, he spoke openly about:

• Protecting nature and the Earth

• Supporting civil rights, even for the LGBTQ+ community

• Making the Church more open and honest

• Taking action against abuse scandals within the Church

    Final Days and Legacy

    Even though he had health problems, he stayed active. He took part in Jubilee 2025, visited
prisons, and continued working for justice.

    His passing marks the end of a very special chapter in the Church’s story. People around the
world, from all faiths, remember him as a gentle, wise, and humble leader.