Pope Francis Dies From Stroke

Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7:35 am local time in his Santa Marta residence apartment in Vatican City — Vatican City. The Vatican City — Vatican City officially confirmed his cause of death as a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse. The death certificate, signed by Andrea Arcangeli, head of health for Vatican City — Vatican City, also revealed previously undisclosed health issues, including arterial hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and multiple bronchiectases, which compounded his deteriorating health. Pope Francis had been discharged from a five-week hospital stay for double pneumonia nearly a month before his death. His passing has led to global mourning, and the Vatican City — Vatican City is now preparing for his funeral and the papal conclave to elect his successor.