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International Community Mourns the Death of Pope Francis
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4/22/2025
Millions of Catholics and global leaders are mourning the death of Pope Francis at age 88. Though controversial, he is remembered by many as a man of hope, humility and humanity.
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Morning bells ring out across Vatican City, a salute to Pope Francis marking
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his death at 88. Crowds of pilgrims who flocked to the Holy City for Easter
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celebrations now gathering in St. Peter's Square to pray and pay tribute to the
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266th leader of the Catholic Church.
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It's a moment of a bit of sadness and at the same time thankfulness and
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celebration of life. As words spread at the Pope's death, special services have
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been held in every corner of the world. In the Buenos Aires Church where Francis
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grew up and learned the teachings of the Catholic faith, hundreds of people,
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including Argentine authorities, filled the halls for Mass, remembering him for the
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man he was and the change he brought with his leadership. Francis was a
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transformative figure in the Catholic Church, known for progressive reforms
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including making the church more welcoming for the LGBTQ plus community.
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He put on the table and didn't open the need of transparency in the church,
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the need of reforming of the church that were so long since so long.
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In the Philippines, home to one of the world's biggest Catholic populations,
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followers said his humility was a source of inspiration.
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It was a huge factor in the church. As our youths, he is one of the most important things.
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He is the most important thing to us since he is a vicar of Christ.
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In his honour, flags of countries across the globe are flying at half-staff. In Paris,
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the lights of the Eiffel Tower switched off to mark his passing. His papacy wasn't without
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controversy, including backlash over comments he made about victims of a pedophile priest in Chile,
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accusing them of slander. Despite that, world leaders are honouring his commitment to protecting the
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vulnerable. Pope Francis' compassion embraced all humanity and today he will be mourned by Catholics
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and non-Catholics alike. Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres described
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Francis as a beacon of hope, humility and humanity. The pontiff often used his voice to call for the
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end of war, saying it's an impossible way to create a future. He leaves behind a legacy of faith,
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service and compassion for all, especially those on the margins of life or trapped by the horrors of
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conflict. When the war began between Hamas and Israel in 2023, the Pope began nightly calls to the
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Catholic parish in Gaza City. In his last public statement, Francis appealed for peace in Gaza,
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urging all parties to call for a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages. Palestinians in the
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war-torn enclave held a mass to commemorate Francis, praising him for his support.
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I like the way he is standing with Palestinians and his courage to talk around the world about us.
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Francis' body now lies in a chapel in Vatican City, awaiting a funeral that could be held as soon as
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this weekend. It's set to draw world leaders and Catholics from across the globe, giving millions of
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followers a final chance to say goodbye and to honour the legacy he leaves behind, after 12 years as their
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spiritual leader. Devin Tsai, Reece Ayres and Rosie Greninger for Taiwan Plus
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