The Vatican said the cause of death was a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure.
Pope Francis’ cause of death revealed by the Vatican
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Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis as games in Italy and Argentina are postponed
Francis’ passion for soccer became known almost immediately after he was elected pope in 2013.
‘I ask that God comfort us’: Chicago Cardinal Blaise Cupich mourns Pope Francis’ death
Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, prayed that “God comfort us” following the death of Pope Francis. Cupich will be among those electing the next pope.
Thousands are expected to attend the White House Easter Egg Roll
Kids and families can sign a mini-Declaration of Independence or dress up as Founding Fathers during the daylong event that will feature multiple activity stations, live performances and story times.
Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
Tributes to Pope Francis instantly poured in from around the world from presidents to people of all walks of like on Monday after the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death at age 88.
Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
Here are key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday.
What are the Catholic Church’s rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
The election itself is shrouded in secrecy, with cardinals forbidden from communicating with the outside world what happened during the voting in the conclave behind the frescoed walls of the Sistine Chapel.
Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives over climate change and critiques of capitalism, died Monday. He was 88.
Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
By NICOLE WINFIELD VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza, drawing wild cheers and applause as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia. “Viva […]
JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration
Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administration’s migrant deportation plans.