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A timeline of Pope Francis' health issues from hospitalization to his final appearance
Pope Francis had been suffering from health issues in the weeks before his death, including a more than one-month stay in the hospital.
When did Pope Francis die? A brief timeline from hospitalization to final appearance and death
Pope Francis previously spent about five weeks in the hospital with life-threatening respiratory ailments before he was released March 23.
How did Pope Francis die? Catholic leader had been hospitalized with double pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, died weeks after he was discharged from the hospital following a lengthy battle with double pneumonia and other health issues.
Pope Francis: What do we know about the Pope’s cause of death?
Pope Francis died on Monday at age 88, just weeks after he was discharged from the hospital after a lengthy stay.
Pope Francis' cause of death revealed
Pope Francis died on Monday at age 88, just weeks after he was discharged from the hospital after a lengthy stay.
Pope Francis Dies at 88 Right After Easter, Following Health Crisis and Monthlong Hospitalization
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and leader of the world's approximately 1.3 billion Catholics, has died. He was 88.
Staunchly Catholic Philippines Begins Period of Mourning for Pope Francis
The Philippines began a period of national mourning for Pope Francis on Wednesday, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordering flags on all state buildings across the staunchly Roman Catholic country to fly at half-mast to honour the pontiff.
Pope Francis’s coffin arrives at St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinals accompanied Pope Francis’s coffin as it was carried on April 23 through St. Peter’s square, where worshippers applauded the late pope.
Palm Beach residents join world in mourning death of Pope Francis
The pope's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome starting April 23 and mourners can pay respects ahead of his funeral on April 26.
The Latest: Public Mourning for Pope Francis to Begin at St. Peter's
The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and in
Pope Francis’ Body Lies in State as Thousands Mourn
While previous popes were placed in three coffins nested into each other, Francis’ mortal remains were placed in a plain wooden casket lined with zinc. The open casket will stay
Where was Pope Francis from? What to know about the pope who passed away on Monday
Pope Francis died at 88, just weeks after being discharged from the hospital following a prolonged battle with double ...
What Happens After Pope Francis' Death?
Traditionally, after a pope dies, the carmelango, who is the pope’s chief of staff, calls out the pontiff’s baptismal name ...
Pope Francis no more: Health complications he bravely battled during hospitalization
Pope Francis, 88, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at his Vatican residence, Casa Santa Marta, confirmed Vatican ...
Pope Francis Dies at 88: Who Will Be The Next Pope?
Pope Francis' death comes 12 years after he became pope and has sparked renewed focus on who will lead the Catholic Church ...
Tributes pour in after Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.
Pope Francis makes appearance after Palm Sunday mass at the Vatican
Pope Francis wished a "Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week" to the faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square following the ...
AI images of Pope Francis wearing pride flag resurface after his death
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, 2025, social media users in Greece began re-sharing ...
Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...