Mon Apr 21 20:51:05 UTC 2025: ## Pope Francis Dies of Stroke at 88
**New Delhi, India –** Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church, passed away on Monday morning at 7:35 a.m. (0535 GMT) in his Vatican City apartment, according to his death certificate. The certificate revealed that the pontiff died from a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse. His death follows a month-long period after being discharged from a five-week hospital stay where he battled double pneumonia and near-fatal respiratory failure. Further details revealed previously unknown health conditions including arterial hypertension, multiple bronchiectasis, and Type 2 diabetes. The death certificate was signed by Professor Andrea Arcangeli, director of health for Vatican City State. News of the Pope’s death prompted a wave of condolences across the globe, including floral tributes in cities like New Delhi.
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