Pope Francis' Final Moments: A Peaceful End

Pope Francis' last moments were marked by tranquility, according to his doctor. Sergio Alfieri, the doctor, shared that the pope passed away peacefully at his residence, without any pain. This happened after the pope had been ill for a short time early on a Monday morning. The doctor had been in charge of the pope's health care since he was treated for a serious lung infection. This infection had nearly taken his life twice. The doctor was alerted about the pope's condition at around 5:30 in the morning. He rushed to the pope's side and found him unresponsive but breathing with the help of oxygen. The doctor noted that the pope's lungs were clear, but he was unresponsive to any stimuli, including pain. It was clear that the pope was in a coma, and there was nothing more that could be done. Moving the pope back to the hospital was too risky, given his condition. Two hours after falling ill, the pope passed away. Cardinal Pietro Parolin was present and prayed over the pope's body. The doctor himself gave the pope a gentle farewell touch. The pope had managed to say goodbye to his health care assistant before his condition worsened.

The pope had a history of health issues, including a surgery for a digestive problem in 2021. Despite the doctor's efforts to get him to follow a healthier diet, the pope had a sweet tooth and often indulged in late-night snacks. This led to weight gain, which the doctor had tried to address. The pope had suffered several severe respiratory crises during his hospital stay. These crises had left lasting effects on his lungs. However, he had been improving with physical therapy. The doctor had last seen the pope on a Saturday and found him in good shape, unaware that it would be their final meeting. The pope had been ordered to rest and avoid crowds for two months to recover fully. However, he had a strong desire to return to his duties. The doctor understood this, as returning to work was part of the pope's treatment. The pope had even insisted on appearing in St. Peter's Square on a Sunday, despite the doctor's advice to wait until his convalescence was over. The doctor believed that the pope had a sense of unfinished business. He felt that the pope had things he wanted to accomplish before his passing. The pope had indeed returned home to continue his duties as pope until his very last moment, fulfilling his wish to serve until the end.

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