I believe that. The Holy Father and Terri were linked in a mysterious way. They both carried the Cross.
I have been struck by the timing of the Pope's Death, and Terri's.
I think God is using the Pope's death to show the difference between His way, and man's way.
One brings joy, the other strife. One is blessed, the other brings despair.
It's almost the ultimate rebuke to Felos and the death merchants.