The dying of Pope Francis on Monday on the age of 88 set off grief and mourning all over the world — together with a posh course of to discover a successor.
Here’s what to find out about how Francis died, and what’s anticipated to occur subsequent.
How did the pope die?
The Vatican stated Francis died of a cerebral stroke that introduced on a coma and the collapse of his cardiovascular system.
The pontiff had lately returned to the Vatican to convalesce after a weekslong keep within the hospital to deal with pneumonia in each lungs. Twice throughout that 38-day hospitalization, docs stated, Francis nearly died.
Opposite to his docs’ orders to remain primarily remoted in his Vatican residence to recuperate, the pope resumed a restricted schedule after his launch from the hospital. A day earlier than his dying, he met with Vice President JD Vance and blessed the trustworthy gathered in St. Peter’s Sq. for Easter Mass.
He had made a number of public appearances over the past week. However his weak, raspy voice was a reminder of his frailty.
