India, May 5 -- Pope Francis passed died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, bringing his 12-year papacy to an end. His death came nearly a month after he returned from hospital, where he had been treated for double pneumonia.

The Vatican confirmed that he died after suffering a stroke. On 14 February, he was taken to Gemelli Hospital in Rome during a severe breathing issue, which developed into double pneumonia. He remained in hospital for 38 days - the longest hospital stay of his papacy, as cited by AP news.

During that time, there were growing concerns about his health and whether he might step down, just as Pope Benedict XVI had done before him. However, Francis made it clear that he intended to continue his role, and he returned to...