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Images of Pope Francis’ modest bedroom have highlighted his humble lifestyle, following his death at 88 from a stroke on Easter Monday, April 21. Known for breaking traditions, Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, chose a simple life, rejecting the luxurious Apostolic Palace to live at the Domus Sanctae Marthae guest house. A Jesuit, he embraced poverty, refusing his $32,000 monthly papal salary and opting for a bare room with a simple wooden bed and minimal decorations. His progressive stance included support for LGBTQ+ rights, women in leadership roles, and addressing global issues like climate change.

Many praised the Pope’s humble living, calling it a true reflection of servant leadership, while a few found his sparse room eerie. Francis explained he needed to be around people and disliked the isolation of the palace. Throughout his papacy, he lived out his values, dining in the communal hall and fostering a more inclusive Catholic Church by appointing more non-European cardinals and approving same-sex blessings. Even in death, he broke tradition by being buried outside the Vatican.