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Pope Francis Dies at 88; Cause Likely a Cerebral Haemorrhage

The Vatican confirms the Pope’s death; official cause expected soon as sources point to a stroke, not pneumonia.

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Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21.
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Pope Francis passed away at age 88 after more than 11 years in charge of the papacy

Overview

  • Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at 07:35 a.m. local time, as confirmed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell.
  • While the Vatican has not officially disclosed the cause of death, sources from ANSA report a cerebral haemorrhage as the likely cause.
  • The Pope had been hospitalized for 38 days earlier this year due to double pneumonia, marking the longest hospital stay of his papacy.
  • Preparations for the papal succession process are underway, including traditional rituals such as the breaking of the Fisherman’s Ring.
  • Tributes pour in globally, with leaders and communities reflecting on Pope Francis’s legacy of inclusivity, social justice, and interfaith dialogue.