Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church for more than a decade, has died at 88 years old.

His passing follows months of health challenges, including a battle with double pneumonia that led to hospitalization.

Kevin Ahern, a professor of religious studies at Manhattan College, joined “Mornings On 1” Monday to discuss the reaction to the pope’s death, his connection to the city and how he will be remembered around the world. 

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