Divya Delhi:  Pope Francis died Monday at 88. At his Vatican Casa Santa Marts home, he died of a stroke and heart problems. Papal death was also caused by a “previous episode of acute respiratory failure,” arterial hypertension, and type II diabetes, according to Vatican press office. A requiem mass began at Manila Cathedral, where Pope visited in 2015. Pope Francis' death began the transitory period sede vacante, meaning “the seat is vacant.” Popes are appointed by the Vatican according to many laws and procedures. Medieval rites are among these. Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's Saint Mary Major Basilica. He is the first Pope buried outside the Vatican in almost a century. The final will of Pope Francis stated his intentions. “I have always entrusted my life and priestly and episcopal ministry to Mary Most Holy. In his 29 June 2022 will, he asked that his mortal remains repose in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major until his resurrection.