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Pope Francis's last week: How the Catholic leader spent his final days

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21.04.2025

(NewsNation) — Pope Francis spent his final days celebrating Holy Week, the seven days leading up to Easter Sunday.

Francis, the 266th head of the Catholic Church, died Monday, the Vatican confirmed. His death came just a day after Easter and nearly a month since his release from a lengthy hospital stay.

Despite health concerns, Francis made several public appearances over the holiday and called for peace as he commemorated the most sacred time of the Christian calendar.

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