They made a difference. As we say goodbye to 2025, we honor some of the incredible people we lost this year. I'm Marco Werman.

And I'm Carolyn Beeler. This hour, people known across the globe who led impactful lives like a former pope.

So Francis is really the first pope we've had in the digital era.

We'll also hear about people whose roles in world affairs flew under the radar.

Ola Goliathki was able to open up the KGB to Western intelligence in a way that no other spy had ever done before.

There was also the president of Uruguay who never stopped being one of the people.

He flew coach. He donated his salary.

And some of the musicians, athletes, and writers who change how we see ourselves and each other.

We remember their life stories today on the world.

This is the World. I'm Marco Wurman.

And I'm Carolyn Beeler. Thanks for being here today.

The holiday season can be a source of melancholy as we take stock of the past year.

And we notice who's not around the table.

This hour, we're hearing the stories of people across the globe who died in 2025

and whose lives inspired us, challenged us, or left an imprint.

We begin with Pope Francis, who passed away in the spring.

The sua vita, total, intera,

is stated to

the service of the

seigneur and of

his chaise.

Speaking at the Vatican,

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