Vatican Reveals Cause of Pope Francis’ Death
The Vatican has confirmed the Pope’s official cause of death, saying Monday afternoon that the late pontiff had suffered a cerebral stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure. Francis had battled poor health for several months, and had recently endured a long battle with double pneumonia. He passed away early Monday morning, hours after he had made a surprise Easter Sunday showing at St. Peter’s Basilica to greet his eager followers.