Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 from a stroke and heart failure, expressed heartfelt gratitude to his nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti, shortly before his death. He had wished to take one last ride in the popemobile for Easter Sunday, despite his declining health. Strappetti encouraged him, leading to an emotional moment where Francis thanked him for bringing him back to St. Peter's Square to greet the faithful. After an evening of quiet, he suffered a sudden health crisis, eventually falling into a coma and passing away peacefully while acknowledging Strappetti with a farewell gesture.
The 88-year-old pontiff expressed heartfelt thanks to his healthcare assistant for encouraging a final ride in the popemobile, a moment of joy before his passing.
Pope Francis emotionally thanked his caregiver for facilitating his Easter blessing, revealing the depth of their bond as he faced his final moments.
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