VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the transformative and polarizing leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican announced early Monday. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, confirmed the death, stating that Francis’ life was “dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.” The first Latin American…

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