Pope Francis, The Leader Of The Catholic Church, Dies at 88

Pope Francis, The Leader Of The Catholic Church, Dies at 88 Pope Francis, The Leader Of The Catholic Church, Dies at 88

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Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic church, has died at age 88 hours after a surprise appearance during Easter Sunday service. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY on his papacy, which began when he was elected in March 2013.