Pope Francis was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 2013 until his death in 2025. He passed away on Easter Monday morning from a stroke followed by a coma and heart failure in the morning at his residence at Casa Santa Marta. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church and helps guide people spiritually, teach about faith, and manage the Church. He is also the leader of Vatican City, a small country. Pope Francis, in particular, has worked on important issues like helping the poor, protecting the environment, and encouraging peace between different religions. He often speaks out against violence and promotes kindness and understanding. His death is so important because he has influenced international relations, social issues, and the lives of over 1.3 billion followers. Potential successors to Pope Francis are Ghana’s Peter Turkson, Luis Tagle of the Philippines and Hungary’s Peter Erdo.
