Asia's Catholics Respond To Death Of Pope Francis

BANGKOK, THAILAND - APRIL 22: A memorial mass is held at Assumption Cathedral to honor Pope Francis on April 22, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta after battling pneumonia and other health issues. His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy characterized by efforts to reform the Church, advocate for the marginalized, and promote inclusivity, and it initiates the traditional process of selecting a new pope. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)