Pope Franciscus Death on 88

Pope Francis – The 266th Pope in the history of the Catholic Church- has died … The Vatican confirms.

“At 7:35 This morning the bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father’s house. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his church,” Cardinal Kevin Ferrell said in a statement on Monday.

Reports began to come up at the end of February that the Pope prepared for death after he was admitted to hospital earlier this month with double pneumonia. He was also treated for bronchitis at that time.

Countless dignitaries visited him in the hospital while he was recovering … including the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia MeloniHe said the pope was so “alert and reactive” as always

Francis had struggled with his health in recent years. Don’t forget … In March 2023 the pope was admitted to the Gemelli hospital for an airway infection and he stayed a few days to get treatment. As a younger man, Francis had removed part of one lung after he came with pleurisy, an inflammation of breast membranes that are usually caused by an infection.

At the time, the Vatican said that Pope Francis had complained about breathing difficulties in the days prior to his hospitalization, but he had no Covid. Heart problems and pneumonia are reportedly excluded from testing, once in the hospital.

In June of that year, Pope Franciscus was imposed nine days after stomach surgery in a hospital bed.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio On December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina … Pope Francis took the role in 2013 and set a series of reforms, including a new constitution.

During his term of office he was known as a top theologian in the Catholic Church … distinguished himself with more liberal views than his predecessor Pope Benedict. He achieved the headlines for his support for gay rights and even legal protection for couples of the same sex, even though there were some discrepancies when it came to marriage.

PF became the first pope to become a member of the Jesuits, the first from America and the southern hemisphere. He was also the first pope from outside Europe since the 8th century.

He was 88.