Pope Francis' Final Message: Embracing Death as a Gateway to Eternity
Source: news.source.rappler
In his last written words before his death, Pope Francis described death not as an end but as a 'new beginning' into eternity. This message was part of the preface he wrote for a book on old age by Italian cardinal Angelo Scola, published shortly after the pontiff's passing on April 21, 2025, following a stroke and cardiac arrest. Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of confronting the topic of death to appreciate the value of life.
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Pope Francis viewed death as a 'new beginning' into eternity, as stated in his preface to a book by Cardinal Angelo Scola.
The Pope passed away on April 21, 2025, after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.
Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis encouraged open discussions about death, linking it to the appreciation of life.
He was the first Latin American head of the Roman Catholic Church and was known for his advocacy for the poor and marginalized.
