Pope Francis: A people's pontiff, a committed voice for peace and understanding

Vikas Datta | April 21, 2025 4:06 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The first Pope from the Americas, from the Jesuit order, the first non-European in around 1,300 years (though the 12th overall), Cardinal Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio's choice of St Francis of Assisi as his pontifical name displayed the thrust of his vision and intention to revitalise the Catholic Church and espouse peace and justice all around the world.

Pope Francis dies at 88, announces Vatican

IANS | April 21, 2025 1:46 PM

Vatican City, April 21 (IANS) Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican said in a statement Monday afternoon, India time.