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It has been determined that he died from a brain stroke that caused irreparable heart failure and a coma.

He has now made public his will and testament, dated June 29, 2022, which includes specific requests for his final resting place.

“Feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching and with lively hope in Eternal Life, I wish to express my testamentary will only with regard to the place of my burial,” it stated.

Pope Francis deviated from custom by refusing to be buried in the Vatican.

He continued, “I have always entrusted my life and my priestly and episcopal ministry to the Mother of Our Lord, Mary Most Holy.”

“Therefore, I ask that my mortal remains rest awaiting the day of resurrection in the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.”

“I wish that my last earthly journey