LIVE updates: Death of Pope Francis

MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America and a central figure in Catholic reform, has died at age 88. The Vatican confirmed on Monday that the Argentine pope passed away due to a stroke, weeks after being discharged from the hospital for double pneumonia.

His passing marks the end of a 12-year papacy marked by efforts to modernize the Church and challenge traditional doctrines, even as he faced criticism from conservative factions.

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