Tag: Jorge Mario Bergoglio

Pope Francis Dead at 88

Pope Francis Dead at 88

Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, has died at age 88.  The Argentinian-born Jorge Mario Bergoglio did things no Pope had done before, such as welcoming the LGBTQ+ community to the Catholic Church and stressing humility and empathy. Francis was one of the most progressive Popes the Catholic Church has seen, especially with […]

Pope Francis May be Reaching the End of His Life

Pope Francis May be Reaching the End of His Life

Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church, is facing more health challenges, raising concerns that he may be nearing the end of his life. The Vatican reported on Tuesday that Pope Francis has double pneumonia, which further complicates his already fragile health. Francis had been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than […]

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