Pope Francis, The First Latin American Leader of the Catholic Church and One of the Most influential Spiritual Figures of the 21st Century, you have died at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, The Vatican Ccamerlengo, “Atte The Solemn Annoumement Fromement Fromement Fromement Froming, Bishop of Rome, Bishop of Rome, Bishop of Rome, Bishop of Rome Francis, Returned to The House of the Father … “Known for His Humility, Advocacy for The Poor, and Progressive possession on social and environmental issues, Francis directed the Church through a transformative papacy. His death follows a long battle with respiratory diseases and a recently 38 -day hospitalization.