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Local church leaders react to Pope Francis’s death

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The first Latin American pope, Pope Francis died at the age 88 early Monday morning, leading to an outpouring of support and prayers from both world leaders and local leaders.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    ‘A man of the people': World leaders react to the death of Pope Francis (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Tributes and condolences poured in from around the world following news of the death of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88.

  2. Detroit Lakes Tribune

    Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88, Vatican says (opens Detroit Lakes Tribune)

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    Francis' death comes a day after the pope had made his first prolonged public appearance since being discharged on March 23 from a 38-day hospital stay for pneumonia

  3. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88 (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the Vatican's announcement.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88 (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Pope Francis charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change.

  5. Deadline

    Pope Francis Dies On Easter Monday At The Age Of 88 (opens Deadline)

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    Pope Francis has died aged 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

  6. The World from PRX

    Pope Francis passes away at the age of 88 (opens The World from PRX)

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    Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Also, the Israeli military says an “operational misunderstanding” led to the killing of 15 unarmed Palestinian medics last month. And, a Tunisian court hands down harsh prison sentences to political opponents of the country’s president as the …

  7. NBC News

    Pope Francis dies at age 88 (opens NBC News)

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    Pope Francis, a reformer from Argentina who rattled the Catholic Church’s traditionalists and inspired progressives by reaching out to gay people and championing the rights of immigrants and the poor, has died, the Vatican announced Monday.

  8. NBC Los Angeles

    Live updates: Pope Francis dies at age 88 (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Pope Francis, an Argentine who brought reforms to the Catholic Church, dies at 88

  9. NPR

    A look at the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who has died at age 88 (opens NPR)

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    Pope Francis, who has died at age 88, cast an image of humility during years of strain and change, within his church, and around the world.

  10. Moultrie Observer

    Pope Francis dies at 88 (opens Moultrie Observer)

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    Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.

  11. RedState

  12. CNN

    Live updates on the death of Pope Francis (opens CNN)

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    Pope Francis, the first non-European pontiff in nearly 1,300 years, has died. Follow here for live updates.

  13. Seattle Times

    Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff who ministered with charm and humility, dies at 88 (opens Seattle Times)

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    Cardinal Kevin Farrell says Pope Francis has died at age 88.

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  15. Fox News

    Faith leaders reflect on Pope Francis' death, papacy and lasting legacy: 'Made his mark' (opens Fox News)

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    Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, the day after Easter, at age 88. Faith leaders from a variety of denominations and locations shared insights and thoughts on his legacy.

  16. Deseret News

    Pope Francis has died. Here’s how he’ll be remembered (opens Deseret News)

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    Pope Francis was hospitalized for 5 weeks with bronchitis and pneumonia but was back at Vatican for Easter festivities and met with JD Vance.

  17. KEZI Eugene

    Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 (opens KEZI Eugene)

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    Pope Francis has died at age 88. The first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor. But he alienated conservatives with critiques

  18. Forbes

    4 Powerful Leadership Lessons From The Life And Legacy Of Pope Francis (opens Forbes)

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    Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at 88. He leaves a leadership legacy rooted in humility, empathy, and moral conviction.

  19. Insider

    Pope Francis, Catholic Church trailblazer and first Latin American pope, dies (opens Insider)

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    Pope Francis died at 88 on Easter Monday, more than 12 years after he became the first Latin American pope.

  20. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Local leaders react to death of Pope Francis: 'A great loss for the world' (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    Tributes are pouring in after the Vatican announced that Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

  21. Ricochet

    Pope Francis Dead at 88 (Member Post) (opens Ricochet)

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    The day after the Church proclaimed Christ is alive, they have announced that the Pope is dead. Pope Francis, aged 88, and the first pontiff born outside of…

  22. The Economist

    Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, but not as much as he hoped (opens The Economist)

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    The most open-minded pope for many years died on April 21st—Easter Monday—aged 88 | Obituary

  23. ABC 7 New York

    Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88 (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.

  24. New York Post

    World leaders, including King Charles and Zelensky, react to Pope Francis’ death: ‘Most deeply saddened’ (opens New York Post)

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    World leaders instantly paid tribute to Pope Francis on Monday after the Vatican announced the pontiff's death at age 88 on Monday following his drawn out respiratory crisis.

  25. WHEC Rochester

    The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88 after a stroke (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Pope Francis has died at age 88. The Vatican says the cause of death was a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism a…

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