Pope Francis died of cerebral stroke and heart failure: Vatican doctor

Pope Francis passed away due to a cerebral stroke and heart failure, with his body later laid to rest in Rome's Basilica of St Mary Major. He requested burial there as detailed in his spiritual testament, contrary to many predecessors who were buried at St Peter’s Basilica. His death coincided with the Novendiale, a nine-day mourning period marked by public reflections and services worldwide, including a papemobile visit during Easter and a rosary prayer led by a cardinal and a top-ranking woman, reflecting his emphasis on women's roles in leadership.