Pope Francis has died

Francis became pope in 2013. In recent years, the 88-year-old was forced to cancel some events, sometimes at the last minute, because of his health.

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It's a true shame. Francis was the most "eco-socialist" pope we are going to get. Managing to offend entrenched conservatives deserves respect.
- As others have said, Francis also stacked the electors who will be deciding the next pope, so it is possible that his successor will also be just as progressive (well, progressive for the leader of a conservative religious institution, at least).
- Yeah, he ALMOST restored the office of Pope to relevancy :D
  
  When his draconian successor inevitably comes along, we can go back to ignoring the papacy again.

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