The world mourns as news breaks that Pope Francis, the beloved leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. His death on April 21, 2025, follows a long struggle with serious health issues, including lung infections and mobility challenges that saw him continue his duties even from a wheelchair. As shockwaves ripple through the global community, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, a close confidant of the Pope and a prominent figure within the Church, has finally broken his silence.