Vatican announces Pope Francis's death at 88

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday, ending his papacy. The announcement came after the Pope's Easter Sunday appearance. He was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church, but faced both conservative and progressive criticism during his tenure. Francis, the first Latin American Pope, was elected in 2013. He appointed most of the cardinals who will elect his successor, potentially influencing the future direction of the Church.