What to Know
- Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died at 88 years old. He battled a series of health issues before his death.
- His cause of death was a stroke that prompted irreversible heart failure, according to a death certificate issued by the Vatican.
- Francis' body will likely be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning to allow his worshippers to pay their respects, the Vatican said.
- , with heads of state offering their condolences. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend Pope Francis' funeral, the president said.
- Pope Francis' successor will be chosen by the College of Cardinals during an upcoming conclave.
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