Pope Francis died at the age of 88 this Monday (21). The death of the pontiff was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Vatican’s Camerlengo.
Tributes are occurring around the world after Francis’ death. The Pope last appeared giving Easter blessing on Sunday (20).
Cause of death
The Pope died of a stroke followed by heart failure, the Vatican press office said in a statement.
Francisco’s death was also affected by other diseases, including an “previous episode of acute respiratory failure”, high blood pressure and type II diabetes, according to the statement, signed by the director of the Vatican City State Health and Hygiene, Andrea Arcangeli.
ORDERS ABOUT THE BURGE
Francisco declared in his will, released by the Vatican, that he wanted to be buried in a “simple” tomb in the ground of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Francis said that the tomb should have an inscription of a word – Franciscus, his name in Latin.
He will be the first Pope over a century to be buried outside the Vatican. Francisco stated in his will that he argued that an unidentified benefactor covered the expenses of his burial.
Thirds and prayers
One third was prayed in honor of Francisco in São Pedro Square, in Vatican City, on Monday night, local time.
The prayer was led by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Arcipresis of the St. Peter’s Basilica, in front of hundreds of people inside and around the square.
Argentines of various religions and origins also gathered to pray for Francis in some of the churches where the late Pope worked in his home country.
Latest Tributes
The Pope was born in Buenos Aires and Argentine President Javier Milei stated seven days of mourning in the country, a spokesman said near the leader to CNN . World leaders of the United Nations, various African and the Americas countries paid tribute to the late pontiff.
The Assembly of the First Nations, a defense organization that represents indigenous communities in Canada, expressed sadness for the death of Francis. The organization stated that Francisco apologized for abuse in Catholic schools.
Pope’s final message
Faced with thousands of Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, Francisco prepared a speech that asked for the end of the wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan.
Very sick to read aloud more than a few phrases, Francis sat while an advisor would make the statements a few hours before his death.
What’s next?
The Pope’s death begins at nine days of mourning, known as “Noveliales.”
Francis will be placed in a coffin and will remain in a fundraiser, where a wake is made for several days to the ceremony.
The conclave, the process of choosing a new Pope, should not start before 15 days, not after 20 days, after the Pope’s death.
This content was originally published in what is known about Pope Francis’ death and the next steps on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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