Remembering Pope Francis: A Reformist Beacon Amidst the Church's Conservative Landscape

Pope Francis, the inaugural Latin American pope and an advocate for the marginalized, immigrants, and ecological issues, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced his death from the Domus Santa Marta, chosen by Francis over the Apostolic Palace. "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome returned to the home of the Father," stated Farrell. His lifelong commitment to serving the Lord and His Church was profound. Church bells tolled across Rome, marking the end of an era.