Pope’s doctor dies from Covid-19 complications

Pope Francis’ personal doctor, Fabrizio Soccorci, has died as a result of “complications due to Covid”, it was announced on Sunday.

Pope Francis chose Soccorsi as a personal doctor in 2015. He was 78 years old when he died.

Soccorsi was hospitalized in Rome on December 26 for a previous oncological disease.

It’s unclear exactly when last he was in contact with Pope Francis.

Pope Francis said the Vatican will begin Covid-19 vaccination next week and he is in line to take it.