Pope Francis Succumbs to Ailments: Vatican Mourns
The Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence within the Casa Santa Marta. He was 86.
The Holy See’s press office confirmed the pontiff succumbed to a stroke followed by heart failure.
Contributing factors to his demise included a prior bout of acute respiratory failure, along with pre-existing conditions such as arterial hypertension and type II diabetes.
The news has sent ripples of grief across the globe, particularly within the Catholic community. The process of selecting his successor, a Conclave, will now commence, a significant event for billions of followers worldwide. The world awaits the announcement of the next leader of the Catholic Church.
