POPE FRANCIS’ Final Moments: Heartfelt Words Before His Peaceful Passing
— Pope Francis has died at age 88, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. In his last moments, he shared a message of thanks with his personal nurse and caregiver, Massimiliano Strappetti.
Just before his death, Francis wondered if he could greet the crowd in St. Peter’s Square after giving his Easter blessing. He asked Strappetti, “Do you think I can manage it?” After being reassured, he toured the square and hugged children and others along the way.
Francis expressed deep gratitude to Strappetti for making that final visit possible. “Thank you for bringing me back to the Square,” he said, according to Vatican News.
The Pope spent Sunday afternoon resting quietly and had dinner before passing away peacefully later that night.
