Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying
- Written by Michelle Riba, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan
Pope Francis died after celebrating Easter with his congregants.AP Photo/Gregorio BorgiaOn the morning of Easter Monday, after his final public address the day prior, Pope Francis died at age 88, closing 12 years of leading the Catholic Church. He joins the phenomena of people “holding on” until after an anticipated date or event, such...