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Leaders and faithful around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88 by NPR Staff

pope_francis_main_spot Pope Francis, the first non-European head of the Roman Catholic Church in more than a millennium, died at age 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a top Vatican official, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta on Monday morning.
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The outspoken pope lent his voice to almost every modern issue facing the world, often taking the side of the marginalized and vulnerable. Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades.

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