Pope Francis, a Janitor who turned Pope, dies at 88 — A look at his life, legacy and impact on Nigerian Catholics

Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church and the first ever pontiff from the Americas, has died at the age of 88.  The Vatican confirmed his passing early Monday morning, sending waves of grief through the global Catholic community, including Nigeria, where millions of faithful are mourning the loss of a beloved spiritual father. Cardinal Kevin Farrell made the announcement from St Peter’s Basilica, saying the Pope passed peacefully at 7:35 a.m. Vatican time. “A