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Francis, a pope of many firsts: 5 essential reads

  • Written by Molly Jackson, Religion and Ethics Editor
Francis, a pope of many firsts: 5 essential readsA mourner holds a portrait of Pope Francis at the Basílica de San José de Flores in Buenos Aires, a church where the pope worshipped in his youth.AP Photo/Gustavo Garello

Pope Francis, whose papacy blended tradition with pushes for inclusion and reform, died on April, 21, 2025 – Easter Monday – at the age of 88.

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