Pope Francis Dead: Is His Cause of Death Known?

The cause of death for Pope Francis has not yet been released. However, the Vatican confirmed his death at age 88 in an April 21, 2025, video statement. And the pontiff was released from the hospital less than one month before his death after respiratory problems stemming from a "double bout of pneumonia."

"At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: 'Dearest brothers and sisters...