What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Preparations

The demise of Pope Francis on Monday on the age of 88 set off grief and mourning around the globe — together with a fancy course of to discover a successor.

Here’s what to find out about how Francis died, and what’s anticipated to occur subsequent.

How did the pope die?

The Vatican mentioned Francis died of a cerebral stroke that introduced on a coma and the collapse of his cardiovascular system.

The pontiff had just lately returned to the Vatican to convalesce after a weekslong keep within the hospital to deal with pneumonia in each lungs. Twice throughout that 38-day hospitalization, docs mentioned, Francis practically died.

Opposite to his docs’ orders to remain primarily remoted in his Vatican residence to get better, the pope resumed a restricted schedule after his launch from the hospital. A day earlier than his demise, he met with Vice President JD Vance and blessed the devoted gathered in St. Peter’s Sq. for Easter Mass.

He had made a number of public appearances over the previous week. However his weak, raspy voice was a reminder of his frailty.