Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died on April 21 at the age of 88 following a battle with pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, and mild kidney failure. Although he had recently been discharged from the hospital, the Vatican confirmed his passing at 7:35am local time.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the news, saying Francis lived a life dedicated to serving the Church and the marginalized, and praised him as a true disciple of Jesus.
Despite reportedly having a net worth of nearly $16 million, Pope Francis was known for his modest lifestyle. He never took a salary after becoming Pope in 2013, though he was entitled to $385,000 annually—an amount that may now be redirected to a foundation or the Church.
Francis famously rejected living in the Papal Palace, opting instead for simpler accommodations, and was known for acts of compassion, including helping the homeless in his native Buenos Aires.
Tributes have poured in from around the world. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who met the Pope on Easter Sunday—just a day before his death—shared a heartfelt message online, remembering Francis for his moving homily during the early days of COVID-19.
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