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How did Pope Francis die? Catholic leader had been hospitalized with double pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, died weeks after he was discharged from the hospital following a lengthy battle with double pneumonia and other health issues.
A timeline of Pope Francis' health issues from hospitalization to his final appearance
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, died Monday morning at age 88. Francis made public appearances right before his death during Holy Week and Easter Sunday, giving people hope his health was improving.
Pope Francis Dies at 88 Right After Easter, Following Health Crisis and Monthlong Hospitalization
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and leader of the world's approximately 1.3 billion Catholics, has died. He was 88.
Staunchly Catholic Philippines Begins Period of Mourning for Pope Francis
The Philippines began a period of national mourning for Pope Francis on Wednesday, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordering flags on all state buildings across the staunchly Roman Catholic country to fly at half-mast to honour the pontiff.
Palm Beach residents join world in mourning death of Pope Francis
The pope's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome starting April 23 and mourners can pay respects ahead of his funeral on April 26.
Pope Francis’ Body Lies in State as Thousands Mourn
While previous popes were placed in three coffins nested into each other, Francis’ mortal remains were placed in a plain wooden casket lined with zinc. The open casket will stay
The Latest: Public Mourning for Pope Francis to Begin at St. Peter's
The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and in
'The Pope's death triggered a moment of mourning'
"Pope Francis was a huge encouragement to me and other priests; he was the head of the church and helped direct our focus to Christ," he said. "There will be a bit of sadness written on people's faces after losing our dear Pope,
Where was Pope Francis from? What to know about the pope who passed away on Monday
Pope Francis died at 88, just weeks after being discharged from the hospital following a prolonged battle with double ...
Pope Francis: What do we know about the Pope’s cause of death?
Pope Francis died on Monday at age 88, just weeks after he was discharged from the hospital after a lengthy stay.
Pope Francis' cause of death revealed
Pope Francis died on Monday at age 88, just weeks after he was discharged from the hospital after a lengthy stay.
Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure: Warning signs of stroke in elderly
Pope Francis passed away at 88 in Rome on Easter Monday after a prolonged illness. The Vatican reported the cause of death as ...
What Happens After Pope Francis' Death?
Traditionally, after a pope dies, the carmelango, who is the pope’s chief of staff, calls out the pontiff’s baptismal name ...
Tributes pour in after Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.
Pope Francis no more: Health complications he bravely battled during hospitalization
Pope Francis, 88, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at his Vatican residence, Casa Santa Marta, confirmed Vatican ...
Pope Francis' cause of death released by Vatican
Francis died Monday morning at 7:35 a.m. Central European Summer Time, or 1:35 a.m. Eastern Time, according to the Vatican announcement. He had been pope for 12 years after ascending to the head of ...
Pope Francis Dies at 88: Who Will Be The Next Pope?
Pope Francis' death comes 12 years after he became pope and has sparked renewed focus on who will lead the Catholic Church ...
Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...