Pope Francis’ doctor reveals pontiff’s final regret before his death

• The head of Pope Francis's medical team, Dr. Sergio Alfieri, has revealed details about the Pope's final moments.
• Pope Francis expressed regret to Dr. Alfieri about not being able to perform the traditional foot-washing ritual for Holy Thursday.
• Dr. Alfieri stated that the 88-year-old Pope died quickly on Easter Monday morning without undue suffering, and medical intervention could not have saved him.
• The Pope was found conscious but unresponsive in his room, and Dr. Alfieri determined further medical intervention would be futile.
• Despite a recent pneumonia hospitalisation, the Pope's death came as a shock, especially after his Easter Sunday appearance.

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Pope Francis’s final moments revealed: How doctor knew he was gone, and his last regret