Pope Francis’ cause of death revealed

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A portrait of Pope Francis is displayed for the people to offer their respects, following the announcement of his death, during a multi-faith assembly at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, India, Monday, April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Piyush Nagpal)

The cause of death for Pope Francis has been revealed.

The Vatican says Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart failure.

The death was confirmed Monday by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, the head of the Vatican’s health department.

In a statement, he noted that Francis also suffered from episodes of respiratory insufficiency and had had bilateral pneumonia, as well as type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Francis died Monday at 7:35 a.m.

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