Jacques Nelles21 April 2025 | 12:04
Obituary: Pope Francis passes at age 88
Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88.
Pope Francis waves from the main balcony of St. Peter's basilica for the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world as part of Easter celebrations, at St Peter's square in the Vatican on 20 April 2025. Picture: Tiziana FABI/AFP
Dubbed "the people's Pope", the Argentine pontiff loved being among his flock and was popular with the faithful, though he faced bitter opposition from traditionalists within the Church.