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The interim pope is a guy called Kevin. Why do people find that funny?

The name was good enough for actor Kevin Costner and Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson, to say nothing of an actual saint, Kevin of Glendalough. Maybe the papal connection could make it cool again, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

Bishop tells of tears at Vatican for Pope Francis ahead of funeral

Bishop Paul Tighe also said there is ‘a little bit of national pride’ that an Irish-born man is the chief organiser while the post is vacant.

Evening Standard

How accurate is Conclave? What the film gets right (and wrong) about selecting a new Pope

The film, which stars Ralph Fiennes, has enjoyed a surge in popularity since the death of Pope Francis

The Independent UK

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What happens after Pope Francis funeral – how the Conclave to select his successor will work

The late pope broke from tradition with a burial at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome

The Independent UK

‘A bloke called Kevin from Dublin’: Irish-American cardinal who will run papal conclave

Kevin Farrell rose through the ecclesiastical ranks to be made camerlengo by Pope Francis, whose death has thrust him into the global spotlight

The Guardian - UK

Where is Pope Francis being laid to rest? Burial plans and funeral traditions explained

Pope Francis’ funeral will not follow traditional protocols, marking a break from the past as the world mourns the loss of the ‘people’s pope’.

Evening Standard

Prince of Wales and Prime Minister to attend Pope Francis’s funeral

US President Donald Trump has already said on social media that he and his wife Melania plan to attend the funeral.

Evening Standard

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When and how did Pope Francis die? A look at the pontiff’s last days

We take a closer look at Pope Francis’s final days before his passing on Easter Monday.

Al Jazeera

Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the Vatican until the next pope is chosen?

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

Euronews

Vatican announces date for funeral of Pope Francis

The Vatican has announced the date for the funeral of Pope Francis ...

The National (Scotland)

Pope Francis’s body to go on public display ahead of funeral on Saturday

The 88-year-old died on Easter Monday.

Evening Standard

Cardinals gathered at Vatican choose Saturday for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis' final will states that he will be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, outside the Vatican and home to his favourite icon of the Virgin Mary.

Euronews

Cardinals meet Tuesday at Vatican to choose date for Pope Francis' funeral

Cardinals are meeting at the Vatican to make the first decisions about running the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis

The Independent UK

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? The acting head of the Vatican who will orchestrate Pope Francis’s successor

Cardinal Kevin Farrell will orchestrate the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

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The Independent UK

Cardinals meeting for first time since Pope’s death as funeral preparations begin

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday aged 88 following a cerebral stroke

Evening Standard

Cardinals to meet for first time since Pope’s death to confirm funeral details

Pope Francis, 88, died after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

Latin Times

What Happens When A Pope Dies As The Vatican Readies To Succeed Francis

Pope Francis has died aged 88 after a surprise Easter appearance, with the Vatican now preparing a simplified funeral in line with his wishes and beginning the process to elect his successor.

The Independent UK

What to know about the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88

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The Independent UK

Irish-born cardinal announces Pope Francis’s death

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, 77, who lived in Drimnagh, Dublin, made the announcement on Easter Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff dies, aged 88

Pope Francis, the unconventional and outspoken pontiff who inspired widespread devotion but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88. Born Jorge Bergoglio, Francis was the first Jesuit to lead the world's almost 1.4 billion Catholics and the first from the Americas.

The Independent UK

JD Vance pays tribute to Pope Francis and recalls meeting with pontiff hours before death

Vice president says Pope Francis was ‘obviously ill’ during their private meeting at the cardinal’s residence in Rome on Sunday

International Business Times UK

What Happens When A Pope Dies: Pope Francis Passes At Age 88 Early Morning Easter Monday

Pope Francis has died aged 88 after a surprise Easter appearance, with the Vatican now preparing a simplified funeral in line with his wishes and beginning the process to elect his successor.

International Business Times UK

What Time Did Pope Francis Die? Pontiff Passes Early Morning on Easter Monday Aged 88

Pope Francis has died aged 88 on Easter Monday, just hours after delivering a surprise Easter blessing in St Peter's Square, marking the end of a transformative 12-year papacy.

International Business Times

Pope Francis Has Died Aged 88

Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88.

International Business Times

Pope Francis Dies At 88: What Comes Next For The Vatican

Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in a statement, "At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His whole life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church."

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