{"id":2425975,"date":"2025-04-21T20:34:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T00:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-cause-of-death-revealed-was-not-pneumonia-or-respiratory-failure\/"},"modified":"2025-04-21T20:35:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T00:35:47","slug":"pope-francis-cause-of-death-revealed-was-not-pneumonia-or-respiratory-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-cause-of-death-revealed-was-not-pneumonia-or-respiratory-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis&#8217; Cause of Death Revealed &#8211; Was Not Pneumonia or Respiratory Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpope-francis-cause-of-death-revealed-was-not-pneumonia-or-respiratory-failure%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2425975&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, with the Vatican confirming on Monday that his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-justice-stephen-breyer-to-retire-from-scotus-giving-biden-a-court-pick\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire From SCOTUS, Giving Biden A Court Pick\">death resulted<\/a> from a stroke that led to a coma and ultimately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-gop-sen-john-warner-dies-at-94\/\" title=\"Former GOP Sen. John Warner Dies at 94\">heart failure<\/a>.Though he had been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-gambon-dumbledore-harry-potter-actor-dead-at-82\/\" title=\"Michael Gambon, the actor who portrayed Dumbledore in &#039;Harry Potter,&#039; passes away at 82.\">battling pneumonia<\/a> and other respiratory issues, they were not the direct causes of his death. Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, the Director of Health and Hygiene of Vatican City, revealed the official cause of death as cerebral stroke, coma, and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Pope Francis had a long history of lung problems, having had part of his lung removed as a young man. He had been hospitalized for 38 days prior to his death due to a respiratory crisis. His passing was met with an outpouring of tributes, including a statement from Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who highlighted Francis&#8217;s dedication to serving the Church and living the Gospel values of love and compassion. Throughout his twelve-year papacy, francis was known for being both a beloved figure and a source of controversy as he navigated challenges within the Catholic Church, including criticisms of social liberalization.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite a recent battle with pneumonia and other respiratory issues, neither was the direct cause of Pope Francis&rsquo; death.<\/p>\n<p>Francis&rsquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-pope-francis-dead-88\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passing<\/a> was confirmed by the Vatican early Monday, and they later confirmed the cause of death.<\/p>\n<p>The Vatican announced that Francis suffered a stroke, which led to a coma, which then led to heart failure,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaticannews.va\/en\/pope\/news\/2025-04\/pope-francis-death-due-to-stroke-and-irreversible-cardiocircula.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to<\/a>&nbsp;the Vatican News.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State, made the official call.<\/p>\n<p>Francis specifically died of &ldquo;cerebral stroke, coma, [and] irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse,&rdquo; according to the death certificate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/4\/21\/pope-francis-died-of-stroke-and-heart-failure-vatican-doctor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">obtained<\/a> by Al Jazeera.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/114375838396081159\/embed\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/embed.js\" async=\"async\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Rest in Peace Pope Francis!&rdquo; Trump posted. &ldquo;May God Bless him and all who loved him!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Later, Trump would sign an executive order to have all flags flown at half staff in the mourning of Francis.<\/p>\n<p>The Vatican broke the news of the tragic passing early Monday morning.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,&rdquo; a Vatican statement from Cardinal Kevin Farrell said. &ldquo;At 7:35 this morning, The Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father&rsquo;s house.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His church.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of God, One and Triune.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>While obviously remembered fondly, Francis was a lightning rod for criticism during his 12-year papacy.<\/p>\n<p>Critics of Francis have accused him of trying to socially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/politicized-vatican-nativity-scene-sparks-backlash-pope-francis-no-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">liberalize<\/a> Catholicism.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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The Vatican confirmed his passing early Monday and later provided details on the cause. They reported that Francis experienced a stroke, which resulted in a coma and ultimately heart failure, as stated by Vatican News. Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, who heads the Directorate of Health and Hygiene for Vatican City State, made the official announcement. According to the death certificate obtained by Al Jazeera, Francis died from &#8220;cerebral stroke, coma, [and] irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.&#8221; Initially, many speculated that his long-standing lung issues were responsible for his demise; however, it seems they may have only been contributing factors. The Associated Press noted that he had suffered from lung problems for years and even had part of a lung removed in his youth. He was hospitalized on February 14 due to respiratory distress that escalated into double pneumonia, leading to a 38-day hospital stay. At 88 years old, he received an outpouring of love from around the world following his death announcement by President Donald Trump on social media: &#8220;Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!&#8221; Trump later signed an executive order to lower flags to half-staff in honor of Francis. The Vatican&#8217;s statement expressed deep sorrow over losing their Holy Father: &#8220;At 7:35 this morning&#8230;Francis returned to the Father\u2019s house,&#8221; highlighting his lifelong dedication to serving God and His church while promoting Gospel values with love for those most marginalized. Although fondly remembered by many, Francis faced criticism during his 12-year papacy for perceived attempts at liberalizing Catholicism<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2425976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pope-in-wheelchair.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[38906,51317,34207],"class_list":["post-2425975","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-cause-of-death","tag-medical-news","tag-pope-francis"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pope-in-wheelchair.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2425975","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2425975"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2425975\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2425979,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2425975\/revisions\/2425979"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2425976"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2425975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2425975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2425975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}