Pope Francis dies at 88 – NBC Los Angeles

What to Know

• Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church’s conservatives and impressed some progressives, has died.
• The Argentina-born pontiff was 88. He battled a collection of well being points earlier than his demise.
• His successor can be chosen by the School of Cardinals throughout an upcoming conclave.
• Tributes have poured in from world wide, with heads of state providing their condolences.