Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, died on April 21, 2025. He was the head of the Roman Catholic Church from March 2013 until his death early on Monday. Francis was the first of history's 266 Popes born in the Americas.
Below you will find resources, including news and obituaries, as well as books by and about Pope Francis.
News and Obituaries
Reuters: Pope Francis has died, Vatican says
National Public Radio: Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88
USA Today: World mourns Pope Francis, a humble reformer who favored 'the poorest.'
CNN: What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
New York Post: Here are the top cardinals who could replace Pope Francis after the conclave
Update: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes First American Pope
Associated Press: Live updates: Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV
Books by Pope Francis
For Adults
For Kids
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