'A remarkable human being': High-profile tributes pour in for Pope Francis
- Pope Francis died at age 88, announced by the Vatican on Easter Monday after a battle with pneumonia.
- He was the first Jesuit pope and known for his inclusive approach to the Catholic Church, emphasizing empathy for the poor and the LGBTQ+ community.
- Following his death, a nine-day mourning period began, and a conclave to select a new pope will occur in 15 to 20 days.
- Leaders like U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro called him 'a true advocate for the powerless and the marginalized'.
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Udupi Diocese Holds Interfaith Condolence Meet Honoring the Legacy of Pope Francis
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