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Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, was the first Latin American pontiff. He often charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change during his 12-year papacy.

Ramadan is a holy month when Muslim people practice daily fasts, additional prayers and time with the community. LPM News has a map of community offerings for 2025.

The percentage of Christians in the U.S. has dropped dramatically, though that loss may have leveled off in recent years.