Doctor Reveals The Last Seconds Of Pope Francis' Death

JAKARTA - Pope Francis passed away on April 21 from a stroke. In an interview published on April 24, Dr. Sergioapori, the doctor who has been accompanying the Catholic Church's supreme leader, revealed that no medical action could save the Pope's life.

"I got a call around 5.30 a.m. to come to the Vatican immediately. I arrived about 20 minutes later," Dr. Sayatro told Corriere della Sera, quoted from the page of The Straits Times on Saturday, April 26.

Dr. Sacri is a doctor who treated Pope Francis at Gemelli Hospital, Rome, when the Pope was treated for five weeks due to double pneumonia in early 2024. Even though he was 88 years old and his condition had deteriorated, the Pope's departure still surprised many.

"I went into his room and he opened his eyes," said Dr.

"I made sure there was no breathing problem, then I called his name, but he didn't answer. At that time I knew, nothing else could be done. He was already in a coma," he added.

Dr. Sacri mengungkapkan beberapa pejabat Vatican sempat menyarankan untuk membawa Paus kembali ke rumah sakit. Namun, ia menolak karena tindakan itu justru berisiko mempercepat kematian.

"He will die on the way. With a CT scan, we may be able to get a more precise diagnosis, but that won't change anything. This is a type of stroke that can take lives in an hour," he explained.

Pope Francis' death was so sudden, because only the day before he was still performing in St. Peter's Square. The Pope greeted thousands of people during Easter celebrations by car. The moment gave the impression that his physical condition had greatly improved after recovering from pneumonia.

After being discharged from the hospital on March 23, a team of doctors advised the Pope to rest for a total of two months so that his body recovers perfectly. But as usual, the Pope continued his duties.

"He continues to listen to our advice and does not force himself," said Dr. Sacri.

"He is the Pope. Returning to work is part of his recovery process, and he has never been in a dangerous condition," he continued.

During his recovery period, the Pope continued to carry out a number of important agendas. He briefly received US Vice President JD Vance on Easter. Then visited a prison in Rome on Thursday, April 17 to greet the inmates.

Dr. Mikhari last met Pope Francis on April 19. At that time, the Pope's condition was said to be very good.

"He is very healthy," he said.

Then, he recalled the Pope's last words, "I'm very healthy. I'm already starting work again, and I'm enjoying it."

Dr. Badminton also shared one of the last regrets that the Pope had expressed before his death. Although happy to be able to visit the inmates, he felt sad because he did not have time to perform the leg sanitization ritual which is usually done on Thursday.

"He regrets not being able to wash the inmates' feet. 'This time I can't do it,' they were his last words to me," explained Dr.

Until the end of his life, Pope Francis continued to carry out his role as a leader of the world's Catholics.

"We know he wants to remain the Pope until the last second. He hasn't let us down." said Dr.