Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has died at 88 after a short illness. He was known for his advocacy for the poor and refugees, as well as his calls for peace in conflict zones. Despite his declining health, he refused to resign and maintained a progressive stance on various issues, although he faced controversy for some of his comments. His papacy was marked by efforts to address the Church's handling of sexual abuse scandals, although challenges remained. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)