The World from PRX

Pope Francis passes away at the age of 88

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48:50

Pope Francis waves faithful after celebrating Easter mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2024.

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Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Also, the Israeli military says an “operational misunderstanding” led to the killing of 15 unarmed Palestinian medics last month. And, a Tunisian court hands down harsh prison sentences to political opponents of the country’s president as the country backslides on democracy. Plus, runners from around the world take part in the Boston Marathon.

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In This Episode

The life and legacy of Pope Francis
Special Coverage
8:59
Israel says ‘operational misunderstanding’ led to killing of Palestinian medics
0:36
Yellow fever deaths trigger national health emergency in Colombia
3:29
The Boston Marathon is an international affair
4:08
Tunisia court hands down harsh prison sentences to presidential political opponents
4:08
The pros and cons of the global flower market trade
Special Coverage
17:22
Descendants of enslaved peoples and slave owners convene at UN to discuss reparations
4:51
A symphonic orchestra offers something different at Coachella
2:33