Pope Francis's final moments reveal how quickly he deteriorated before death

Pope’s doctor recounts Francis’ last moments in newspaper interview

ROME -- Pope Francis' doctor found the pontiff with his eyes open and breathing normally, but unresponsive when he was called to the Vatican early Monday morning, the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported Thursday.

CNN: Behind Closed Doors, Pope Is Still Focused, Sharp, And Energetic

VATICAN CITY — CNN journalists on the ground at the Vatican are reporting that behind closed doors, Pope Francis remains focused, sharp, and brimming with energy.

Pope Francis’ Final Words To His Nurse Leave The World In Tears

The Vatican has shared emotional details of Pope Francis’ final hours, reflecting his deep humility and grace. Just before his passing, he spoke his final words to his longtime nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti, expressing calm and gratitude. On Easter Sunday, as 50,000 worshippers gathered at Saint Peter’s Square, the Pope asked his caregiver if he was strong enough to greet them. Encouraged, Francis rode through the crowd in the Popemobile, smili…

Pope raised a hand in farewell before falling into coma, Vatican reveals

The details mark the first time the Vatican has disclosed how the pontiff spent his final hours, ending speculation about the sudden nature of his passing.

Pope Francis's final moments reveal how quickly he deteriorated before death

The pontiff was well for at least an hour after he woke up on Monday, Vatican sources say, but died around half an hour after being taken ill.

Vatican reveals what Pope Francis said before his death, describes his final hours: ‘Gesture of farewell’

The 88-year-old pontiff, who died Monday from a stroke and subsequent heart failure, grew emotional while expressing his gratitude to Massimiliano Strappetti, a nurse and his caregiver, for encouraging him to take one final ride in the popemobile on Easter shortly before his death