Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, leaving a profound shock in Mexico, a country he visited in 2016 and where he left a significant legacy. During his stay, he traveled to various emblematic places, including the Basilica of Guadalupe, Chiapas, and Ciudad Juárez, addressing issues such as inequality, violence, and drug trafficking, which remain relevant on the national agenda.
Dr. Sergio Alfieri, coordinator of the medical team that treated the Argentine pontiff at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, shared details about the final moments of Francis's life. "I entered his room and he had his eyes open. I checked that he had no respiratory problems and tried to call him, but he didn't respond," he revealed.
The funeral of the Argentine pope is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. (08:00 GMT), followed by his burial at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, according to his expressed wishes during his lifetime. During a morning conference, local president Claudia Sheinbaum presented an "unreleased" video of Francis directed to the people of Mexico as a tribute to his memory.
In the video, Pope Francis appears visibly moved as he addresses the Mexicans, acknowledging their close bond with the Virgin of Guadalupe and encouraging them to maintain that devotion. The death of the pontiff has generated a wide range of reactions in Mexico, where his visit resonated strongly among the population.
