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Mon Apr 21 2025

Pope Francis, 88, dies after extended battle with illness; updates

Pope Francis speaks as he leads the weekly audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican, October 14, 2015. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

Pope Francis, 88, has died after battling a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, bringing an end to his 12 years as head of Catholic Church.

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