The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, reportedly passed away on Easter Monday at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
His sudden death has shocked the world, both Christians and non-Christians alike, due to his exemplary personality and legacy.
However, before his death, Pope Francis had been battling a series of illnesses, ranging from diabetes and cardiovascular and respiratory issues to, most recently, a stroke.
He also suffered from a fracture in the knee and inflammation of its ligaments in 2022, which caused him to start using a wheelchair.
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A report about the cause of his death from the Vatican in Rome says that Pope Francis passed away due to a cerebral stroke and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.
A post from Teresa Cross Codjoe on Facebook reads,
“The medical certificate confirms that Pope Francis passed away on 21/04 at 7:35 a.m. at Casa Santa Marta due to cerebral stroke, coma, and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.
He had a history of respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, including pneumonia, hypertension, and type II diabetes.”
—Rome Reports
The Vatican has announced that the burial of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Peter’s Square. Pope will be buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, reports BBC and NewsNation. His casket will be in St. Peter’s Basilica starting Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis was elected Pope in 2013 after his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI became the first Pope to resign in about 600 years.
