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Mourning the pope BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - APRIL 21: Faithful pray in front of an image of Pope Francis at the main altar following a mass after his death at San José de Flores basilicaon April 21, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church for 13 years, died at 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Society of Jesus and the first from the Americas. Before his papacy, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was later appointed cardinal. (Photo by Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images) (Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 22: A man holds a copy of a special edition of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano announcing the death of the Pope Francis at S. Peter's square a day after the Pope's death, on April 22, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. It was announced yesterday that Pope Francis passed away at 07:35 on Easter Monday. His death came after he appeared to crowds in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA - APRIL 22: An image of Pope Francis is displayed on the altar as faithfuls arrange flowers at the St. Maria Assumpta Catholic Church on April 22, 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta after battling pneumonia and other health issues. His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy characterized by efforts to reform the Church, advocate for the marginalized, and promote inclusivity, and it initiates the traditional process of selecting a new pope. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images) (Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - APRIL 21: A person takes an image of a memorial altar in honor of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church for 13 years, died at 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Society of Jesus and the first from the Americas. Before his papacy, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was later appointed cardinal. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - APRIL 21: Faithful pray during a mass at San José de Flores basilica after Pope Francis' death on April 21, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church for 13 years, died at 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Society of Jesus and the first from the Americas. Before his papacy, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was later appointed cardinal. (Photo by Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images) (Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 22: People pay their respects in front of a portrait of Pope Francis (C) displayed inside Myeongdong Cathedral on April 22, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta after battling pneumonia and other health issues. His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy characterized by efforts to reform the Church, advocate for the marginalized, and promote inclusivity, and it initiates the traditional process of selecting a new pope. (Photo by Anthony Wallace - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 22: People pray as they pay their respects near a portrait of Pope Francis displayed inside Myeongdong Cathedral on April 22, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta after battling pneumonia and other health issues. His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy characterized by efforts to reform the Church, advocate for the marginalized, and promote inclusivity, and it initiates the traditional process of selecting a new pope. (Photo by Anthony Wallace - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - APRIL 21: Faithful pray during a mass at San José de Flores basilica after Pope Francis' death on April 21, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church for 13 years, died at 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Society of Jesus and the first from the Americas. Before his papacy, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was later appointed cardinal. (Photo by Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images) (Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - APRIL 21: An aerial view of the obelisk of Buenos Aires illuminated with a projection of Pope Francis portrait on April 21, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church for 13 years, died at 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Society of Jesus and the first from the Americas. Before his papacy, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was later appointed cardinal. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - APRIL 21: Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jose Garcia Cuerva presides a mass at San José de Flores basilica after Pope Francis' death on April 21, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church for 13 years, died at 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Society of Jesus and the first from the Americas. Before his papacy, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was later appointed cardinal. (Photo by Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images) (Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 22: People pray as they pay their respects near a portrait of Pope Francis displayed inside Myeongdong Cathedral on April 22, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta after battling pneumonia and other health issues. His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy characterized by efforts to reform the Church, advocate for the marginalized, and promote inclusivity, and it initiates the traditional process of selecting a new pope. (Photo by Anthony Wallace - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - APRIL 21: Argentinian flags and candles are set in front of an image of Pope Francis in the confessional where Pope Francis allegedly heard the call to be a priest following a mass after his death at San José de Flores basilicaon April 21, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church for 13 years, died at 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Society of Jesus and the first from the Americas. Before his papacy, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was later appointed cardinal. (Photo by Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images) (Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope DAMASCUS, SYRIA - APRIL 22: Syrian Christians join a mass held by Father Elias Habib with Archbishop Romanos Al Hannak attending at The Church of the Holy Cross on April 22, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Christian communities around the world held masses to celebrate the life of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images) (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope DAMASCUS, SYRIA - APRIL 22: Syrian Christians join a mass held by Father Elias Habib with Archbishop Romanos Al Hannak attending at The Church of the Holy Cross on April 22, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Christian communities around the world held masses to celebrate the life of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images) (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope DAMASCUS, SYRIA - APRIL 22: Syrian Christians join a mass held by Father Elias Habib with Archbishop Romanos Al Hannak attending at The Church of the Holy Cross on April 22, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Christian communities around the world held masses to celebrate the life of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images) (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 22: People pray as they pay their respects near a portrait of Pope Francis displayed inside Myeongdong Cathedral on April 22, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta after battling pneumonia and other health issues. His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy characterized by efforts to reform the Church, advocate for the marginalized, and promote inclusivity, and it initiates the traditional process of selecting a new pope. (Photo by Anthony Wallace - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - APRIL 22: An image of Pope Francis is displayed on the altar while people pay their respects at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on April 22, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta after battling pneumonia and other health issues. His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy characterized by efforts to reform the Church, advocate for the marginalized, and promote inclusivity, and it initiates the traditional process of selecting a new pope. (Photo by Annice Lyn/Getty Images) (Annice Lyn/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope DAMASCUS, SYRIA - APRIL 22: A Syrian Christian lights a candle at a mass held by Father Elias Habib with Archbishop Romanos Al Hannak attending at The Church of the Holy Cross on April 22, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Christian communities around the world held masses to celebrate the life of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images) (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope DAMASCUS, SYRIA - APRIL 22: A Syrian Christian lights a candle at mass held by Father Elias Habib with Archbishop Romanos Al Hannak attending at The Church of the Holy Cross on April 22, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Christian communities around the world held masses to celebrate the life of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images) (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - APRIL 21: Faithful pray in front of an image of Pope Francis at the main altar following a mass after his death at San José de Flores basilicaon April 21, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church for 13 years, died at 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Society of Jesus and the first from the Americas. Before his papacy, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was later appointed cardinal. (Photo by Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images) (Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - APRIL 22: An image of Pope Francis is displayed on the altar at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on April 22, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta after battling pneumonia and other health issues. His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy characterized by efforts to reform the Church, advocate for the marginalized, and promote inclusivity, and it initiates the traditional process of selecting a new pope. (Photo by Annice Lyn/Getty Images) (Annice Lyn/Getty Images)

Mourning the pope ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 22: A boy takes a photograph of a portrait of Pope Francis at Santa Maria Catholic Church on April 22, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88 , died on Monday at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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