National Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88 5:09am April 21, 2025 by Sylvia Poggioli Share URL copied to clipboard! Play Pause There was an error loading the media player. Pope Francis has died at 88. He was one of the most popular pontiffs in decades, forcing the church to turn its attention back to the poor and disenfranchised and to clean up corrupt Vatican finances. 300x250 Ad More Morning Edition National Remembering some of those lost in the deadly central Texas flash floods National U.S. Coast Guard aids in rescue operation following floods in central Texas by Michel Martin 300x250 Ad Support quality journalism, like the story above, with your gift right now. Donate
National U.S. Coast Guard aids in rescue operation following floods in central Texas by Michel Martin