Francis has revolutionized the College of Cardinals by passing over large archdioceses like Los Angeles, Venice and Milan in favor of picking men from the peripheries who reflect his pastoral orientation and concern for the poor….

Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church for the past 12 years, has died. He died on Monday morning after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. Francis, who was 88, was known for being more progressive than most popes on social issues.