Pope Francis died 7:35 a.m. Monday, after significant health battles over recent months, including a bout of bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia in February.

Pope Francis was released from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on March 23, after receiving care there for 38 days. He returned to the Vatican, where he attended public events, including the Palm Sunday celebration in Saint Peter’s Square. Before he died, he met with Vice President JD Vance and greeted crowds of people celebrating Easter.