Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. Pope Francis, who led Catholics worldwide for 12 years beginning in 2013, was noted for his humble and down-to-earth demeanor and worked to guide the Catholic Church toward a more inclusive and peaceful direction. Though he recently received hospitalization due to declining health and had resumed his activities, he passed away in the morning. His funeral is expected to be held simply according to his wishes expressed during his lifetime.
