Pope Francis died at 88, just weeks after being discharged from the hospital following a prolonged battle with double pneumonia and other health issues. Before his death on Easter Monday, his final public appearance was on Easter Sunday when he greeted thousands of faithful outside the Vatican.

Pope Francis died on Monday at age 88, just weeks after he was discharged from the hospital after a lengthy stay.

With 80% of the College of Cardinals having been appointed by Pope Francis, will the next pope be similar to him? NBC News' Steve Kornacki explains why this may not necessarily be the case.