How did Pope Francis die? It wasn’t double pneumonia for which he was hospitalised recently

Pope Francis died, aged 88, on Monday. But contrary to speculation, his death was not caused by double pneumonia for which he was recently hospitalised. The Vatican has clarified the actual cause, putting the rumours to rest. According to an official statement, Francis died after a stroke that led to a coma and heart failure. The cause was confirmed through an ECG test, the statement added

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