Final Moments of Pope Francis
You Gotta Hand It to the Pope
The pope, Francis, kicked the bucket on Easter Monday in his pad at Santa Marta, a Vatican guest house. According to a Vatican News report, his final moments were filled with serenity, gratitude, and a touching goodbye to his faithful at St. Peter's Square.
- Today, all the faithful can pay their last respects to the Pope*
- Women in the Church: "The ball is rolling"*
On Easter Sunday, as Francis was facing his final hours, he addressed his personal health assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti, with a heartfelt, "Thank you for bringing me back to the square." Since 2022, Strappetti had been the Pope's round-the-clock doctor, even during the 38-day stint at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
Francis had surprised everyone when he decided to leave the safety of his room and take a spin around St. Peter's Square in the Popemobile. Strappetti had joined him on the practice run earlier, and when asked if he thought he could pull off the stunt, Francis' sheer determination had won the day.
The crowd gathered on St. Peter's Square welcomed the weary, content Pope with open arms - children, adults, pilgrims. He may have not been able to embrace physically, but his warm gaze spoke volumes. It was a bittersweet goodbye, his final outing as pontiff.
After returning to his humble abode, Francis had dinner and seemed to be in good spirits. However, around 5:30 AM the next day, his condition took a sudden turn for the worse. Coinciding with the first signs of discomfort, Strappetti and other attendants sprang into action. Francis, still conscious, bid Strappetti a fond farewell with a gesture before slipping into a coma.
Quietly, swiftly, and without much ado, the Pope breathed his last, just an hour later. The news of his death spread like wildfire, and Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo, confirmed the time of his passing at 7:35 AM. An autopsy showed Pope Francis suffered complications from a massive stroke and irreversible heart failure[1][2][3][4].
Recent rumors have swirled about the pope's health and the Vatican's attempts to hush it up. However, this newly revealed information about the Pope's swift and somewhat discreet end suggests otherwise. The Vatican, indeed, seemed to have acted quickly, allowing the faithful to say their goodbyes without too much fanfare.
- As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the Vatican encourages everyone to remember his legacy in the realm of science and health-and-wellness, with his focus on care for the environment and social justice being proved an essential aspect of overall wellness.
- In light of the Pope's dedication to health and wellness initiatives, churches across the globe are being encouraged to incorporate science-backed practices promoting physical and mental health, following the Pope's commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of the faithful and all humanity.
