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Pope died of a stroke and heart failure, Vatican doctor says

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Posted on April 21, 2025

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· Last updated: April 21, 2025

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Pope Francis Passes Away from Stroke and Heart Failure

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli said in a death certificate released on Monday for the 88-year-old pontiff.

The certificate, which was published by the Vatican, said the pope had fallen into a coma before his death early on Monday.

(Writing by Alvise Armellini, editing by Crispian Balmer)

Key Takeaways

Pope Francis died at age 88.
Cause of death was stroke and heart failure.
Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli confirmed the death.
The Pope fell into a coma before passing.
Death certificate was released by the Vatican.

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The main topic is the death of Pope Francis due to a stroke and heart failure.

Who confirmed the cause of death?

Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli confirmed the cause of death.

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Pope Francis was 88 years old at the time of his death.

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