The Vatican confirms the desires of Pope Francis of burial in a simple tomb, others

● He says he died of stroke and heart failure

One day after Easter Sunday, Pope Francis died at the age of 88 in a prolonged illness. It was the first Latin American pontiff who leads the Roman Catholic Church after taking the place of Pope Benedict XVI on March 13, 2013.

Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican Camerlengo, made the official announcement.

According to the Vatican, it has undergone a brain stroke that led to a coma and heart failure.

In his 12 years of papacy, he had suffered various ailments.

However, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MHA) announces a three -day mourning in India to pay compared to the late Pope Francis.

● Pope Francis requires a simple burial in the Basilica of Santa Maria di Roma.

Pope Francis wanted to be buried in a “simple” tomb in the ground in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, with only the “Franciscus” inscription.

He said: “The tomb must be in the earth; simple, without particular decorations and with the only inscription: Francesco”.

● Spiritual Testament of Pope Francis revealed, outlining the burial desires

The spiritual testament of Pope Francis, dated 29 June 2022, was made public, revealing his burial wishes in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, as indicated in the document.

● The Vatican announced that Pope Francis died due to a brain stroke

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis died of a brain stroke that led to an irreversible coma and heart failure.

According to Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, head of the Vatican health department, Francis also suffered from respiratory issues, bilateral pneumonia, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Died on Monday at 7:35

● Numerous celebrities Express Conditions for the late Pope Francis

The stars from all over the world have paid tribute to Pope Francis, with Eva Longoria who says: “Rest in peace, your holiness Pope Francis. Thanks for being an ally of many of us and talking for the marginalized. Your compassion, kindness and humility will always be remembered.”

Whoopi Goldberg has shared a photo from his 2023 meeting with Francis, calling him “the closest for a long time that seemed to remember that the love of Christ enveloped the believer and [non] believer.”

Russell Crowe simply wrote: “Rip Francis”.

● Trump weighs funeral participation, he calls Pope Francis “a very good man”

President Donald Trump is not sure that he will participate in the funeral of Pope Francis, saying “I don’t know yet. We will be informed right now.” Although he was previously criticized by the Pope for his immigration policies, Trump expressed agreement with the tolerance message of the Pope, affirming “Yes, I do it, I really do it.”

Trump praised Pope Francis, saying “he is a good man who loved the world. And he loved above all people who had a difficult moment. And this is good with me”. -Cnn

■ Extract from: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/pope-francis-death-live-Udates-vatican-roman-cathic-church-new-Pontiff-9956544/

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