Pope Francis died due to stroke, followed by a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse, official medical reports said Monday evening.
Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City, issued the official certification. The Holy See Press Office released the report on Monday evening.
According to the medical report, the Pope had a prior history of acute respiratory failure caused by multimicrobial bilateral pneumonia, multiple bronchiectases, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes.
His death was confirmed through electrocardiographic thanatography.
“I hereby declare, that the causes of death, to the best of my knowledge and judgment, are as stated above,” Arcangeli said.
The Vatican said the pope’s coffin might be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica as early as Wednesday morning to allow the faithful to pay their respects.