Vatican City: The head of the Catholic Church died of a stroke followed by a coma and heart failure, the Vatican announced on Monday. The Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli confirmed in the death certificate that the cause of Pope Francis' death was identified as a stroke, followed by a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.

According to Anadolu Agency, Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires on December 17, 1936, to Italian immigrant parents. Over a decade into his papacy, he remained a figure of admiration and controversy. His efforts were focused on reforming the Vatican's bureaucracy, tackling corruption, and addressing some of the Church's most pressing challenges.

The news of his death has led to an outpouring of condolences and reactions from world leaders. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his deep sadness over the Pope's passing. Meanwhile, in the realm of sports, first-division football matches in Italy and Argentina have been postponed in respect of Pope Francis' death, affecting both Serie A and Argentine leagues.

In other global developments, US President Donald Trump mentioned a 'very good chance' of reaching a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine this week. This potential agreement aims to end the over three-year-long conflict between the two nations.

Additionally, tensions continue in the Middle East, with the Israeli army's recent strikes across the Gaza Strip resulting in the deaths of at least 24 Palestinians. Medics reported these casualties as the Israeli military targeted homes and tents throughout the enclave.

In business, US stocks ended sharply lower as President Trump increased his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, raising concerns about the Fed's independence and the impact of trade policies on the economy.