Pope Francis' cause of death was stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
Millions of people around the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who died on Monday after 12 years as the leader of the roman catholic church. In Detroit, parishioners across the city are remembering his impact.
Michigan clergy, officials shared remarks and prayers in response to the announcement that Pope Francis has died.
Since his release from the hospital nearly a month ago, Pope Francis has been slowly returning to work and has made several Sunday appearances at St. Peter's Square,
The 88-year-old Pope Francis lifted his hands to wave to the crowd, who stood and applauded, as he was rolled to the front of the altar in St. Peter's Square.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling double pneumonia in both lungs after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14.
Pope Francis issued a message thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick as he continues to recover from double pneumonia.
The 88-year-old pope has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said.
As millions of Catholics around the world and in Detroit begin the Lenten season, concerns over Pope Francis' health linger.
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
Blood tests have confirmed an improvement in Pope Francis' health, according to the Vatican.
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis showed slight improvement in laboratory tests Monday and resumed some work activities, the Vatican said.
In a late update, the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff remains alert and "well-oriented."
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.
Pope Francis, despite a worrying bilateral pneumonia diagnosis, is breathing on his own and not experiencing heart problems, sources tell CBS News.
The new development comes while Pope Francis receives treatment at a Rome hospital.
Doctors are tweaking their treatment of Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, as he battles a respiratory tract infection.
The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
