Pope Francis Had Health Issues That Increase Stroke Risk

Tragic Update: Pope Francis has passed away due to a stroke, coma, and subsequent collapse of his cardiovascular system. He suffered from Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, which heightened his risk of stroke, alongside bronchiectasis, a condition that made him more susceptible to infections like pneumonia. His fatal stroke led to cardiac arrest following complications related to infection or brain tissue swelling, marking the end of an era for one of Catholicism's most beloved leaders.