Today in History: Pope Francis dies at 88
- Posted on April 21, 2026
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Today in History: Pope Francis dies at 88

On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis, who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died at 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he…