Pope's Life And Legacy, What Happens Now In Rome, Reaction From South America

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🗓️ 21 April 2025

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Pope Francis has died at age 88. He was one of the most popular popes in decades and lent his voice to almost every modern issue facing the world, often taking the side of the marginalized and vulnerable. A look at funeral plans, the selection process for the next Pope, what happens next in Rome, and the reaction from South America.

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0:00.0	The Vatican says Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.
0:07.0	He was one of the most popular pontiffs in decades and also a towering figure on the world stage.
0:13.0	We will reflect on his legacy.
0:15.0	I'm Steve Inskeep with A. Martinez, and this is up first from NPR News.
0:20.0	The pontiff died after a working weekend. He met him. Martinez, and this is up first from NPR News.
0:27.6	The Pantif died after a working weekend. He met with Vice President J.D. Vance and also spoke to people on Easter Sunday. Ruth Sherlock is in Rome and brings us what we know. Pope Francis was the first
0:32.7	non-European Pope in more than a millennium. He set many precedents, the first Jesuit Pope, the first
0:37.7	pope to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi, and the first Pope from the Global South. He also
0:42.5	didn't shy away from speaking about LGBTQ plus issues, immigration, or the environment, which moments
0:48.6	of his papacy stood out. Stay with us. We'll get all the news you need to start your day.
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