Pope Francis (first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church) died at what age?
A87 years
BNone of these
C88 years
D86 years
Explanation
– Pope Francis died at age 88 on April 21, 2025 (Easter Monday), at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
– Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he became the first Latin American and first Jesuit pope upon his election in March 2013.
– He died of a cerebral stroke leading to cardiocirculatory collapse, following a lengthy hospitalization earlier that year for double pneumonia.
– He made his final public appearance the day before his death, giving an Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: April 2025
- Subtopic: Current Affairs - April 2025

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