Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88, leaves behind a legacy of welcoming global leadership within the Catholic Church, prompting a significant decision for his successors. Tributes highlighted his impact, with leaders like Jose Ramos-Horta calling his death a monumental loss amid global turmoil. His final days remained busy, opposing medical advice, and he was known for his surprising yet consistent stance on issues like migration, environmental protection, and inequality, which will be greatly missed on the global stage.
President Jose Ramos-Horta of East Timor said that Francis' death was the greatest loss for humanity at a time when the world is in turmoil for lack of wise and compassionate leadership.
Jason Horowitz, our Rome bureau chief, described Francis as a pope of surprises. He defied expectations for the church he led... but he was also deeply consistent on the issues he cared most about: migrants, the environment and inequality.
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