Here’s what we know about the circumstances surrounding the death of Pope Francis, whose real name is Jorge Bergoglio, and what is to follow.
Vatican City, Holy See–Pope Francis died of a stroke on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Vatican aged 88.
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His funeral is to be held later this week in the presence of worshippers and dignitaries before a conclave of cardinals is convened to elect a successor.
Here’s what we know about the circumstances surrounding the death of Pope Francis and what is to follow.
Pope Francis was admitted to a Rome hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which later turned into double pneumonia that almost killed him twice.
He left hospital on March 23 and was due to undergo a strict two-month convalescence period.
But the Argentine made a series of impromptu public appearances, looking increasingly weak.
