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Pope Francis, who made headlines throughout his papacy for his progressive views and significant reforms within the Catholic Church, had struggled with health issues in the months leading up to his death. Less than a month prior, he had spent five weeks in the hospital due to a polyicrobial infection and double pneumonia. Following his release from the hospital on March 23rd, 2023, his sudden death on Easter Monday seemed unexpected yet raised eyebrows among observers.