Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, confirm Vatican | Today news

Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, according to the official death certificate released by the Vatican on Monday (April 21). The certificate, signed by Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli, confirmed that 88-year-old Pontiff fell into a coma before he died in the early hours of Monday morning. The Vatican has published the document while speculation about the exact cause of death is reportedly that the Pontiff has suffered from various health issues in recent months, including a serious pneumonia. The stroke, combined with heart failure, was deadly, according to the medical statement, ending the papacy of the first Latin American Pope, known worldwide for his humility, progressive tone and advocacy for the poor and marginalized. Pope Francis passed away after the struggle with chronic lung disease. He was admitted to hospital for 38 days earlier this year after being admitted on February 14, 2025, for breathing problems that later developed into double pneumonia. His hospitalization was the longest of his 12-year-old papacy. The Vatican announces that the time of death Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican Camerlengo, confirmed that Pope Francis died at 07:35 on Monday (05:35 GMT). Farrell reflects on the Pope’s life and says, “His whole life is dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his church.” He added that Pope Francis “taught us to live out the values ​​of the gospel with faithfulness, courage and universal love, especially for the poorest and the most marginalized.” The last public appearance on Easter Sunday Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday (April 20) and thousands of St. Peter’s Square blessed. He also made a surprising Popemobile tour through the Piazza and shouted hard and applied. Portions threw in from around the world after the news of his death, leaders from all over the world expressed their grief and admiration for Pope Francis. In his hometown Buenos Aires, Argentina, worshipers mourned the loss of their indigenous son. “I think he was a rebel. He may have been contradictory, but it was nice too, ‘said Catalina Favaro, an Argentine worshiper. Bishop Jorge García Cuerva addressed the mourners, saying: ‘The pope of all died. The pope of all mankind who insisted one thousand times to be room for everyone. ‘ Argentine president pays tribute to Argentine President Javier Milei, despite having a tense relationship with the pope, his condolences expressed and noticed: “Differences that look minor today.” His eulogy emphasized the Pope’s unwavering commitment to the people. Pope Francis’s global impact on Rabbi’s head, Riccardo di Segni, praised Pope Francis for promoting a new chapter in the relationship between Judaism and Catholicism. He noted: “Pope Francis opened a dialogue that was sometimes difficult, but always respectful.” India remembers that Francis’s compassion of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Pope Francis will be remembered “as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage.” Premier Modi emphasized how the Pope’s commitment to inclusive development inspired millions worldwide. Italian Prime Minister mourns over Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her deep sadness and called the pope a ‘big man and a great shepherd’. She reflected on the friendship and advice she received from him, especially in times of trial and suffering. First published: 21 Apr 2025, 23:46 IST