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The Latest Breaking News on What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis

What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis

Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church’s late pontiff.

Al Jazeera

“Was That Casket Really Necessary?!”: Pope Francis’ Final Appearance Sparks Mixed Reactions

"Is this necessary?"

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Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet within hours of posting

Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide also instructed to delete similar posts and not to sign Vatican embassy condolence books, according to local media

The Independent UK

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Paisley Bishop to represent Scottish Catholics at Pope Francis funeral

A Paisley Bishop will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday to represent Scottish Catholics.

The National (Scotland)

Pope Francis' funeral fitting for a pontiff 'but not a king' as mourners say their 'final goodbye'

Vatican officials said preparations are under way for Saturday's funeral, which is expected to draw religious and political leaders from around the world, as well as thousands of Catholic faithful.

Euronews

Cardinal Peter Turkson: A contender to be the first black pope in modern times

With Pope Francis's passing, focus turns to Cardinal Peter Turkson, who is a leading candidate in the upcoming papal election

Evening Standard

Fake claims about Pope Francis went viral while he was still in hospital

EuroVerify takes a look at online disinformation which emerged during the late Pope Francis' time in hospital.

Euronews

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Papal exit offers rare diplomatic chance for global peace

With global tensions running high and world leaders gather en masse to pay their respects, Pope Francis’ funeral is shaping up to be one of the most significant international summits of the year.

Euronews

Barriers at the basilica: the logistical challenges of Pope Francis’s funeral

Defence and security mechanisms are being across Rome as authorities expect crowds of up to 200,000 people

The Guardian - UK

Catholics gather to say goodbye as Pope Francis lies in state

Pope Francis's body was transported to Saint Peter's Basilica on Wednesday where he will lie in state before his funeral on Saturday. The late Pope's open wooden coffin was carried by pallbearers for 500 metres from the Casa Santa Marta, where he lived and died.

Radio France Internationale

Trump and Zelenskyy among world leaders planning to attend Pope Francis' funeral

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy are among the various world leaders who will attend the funeral in Rome on Saturday.

Euronews

Pope Francis lies in state as thousands begin to pay their respects

Vatican breaks with tradition as public viewing begins at St Peter’s Basilica.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis lies in state

The body of Pope Francis has been moved to St. Peter's Basilica where it will lie in state for three days ahead of his funeral on Saturday (26.04.25).

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Thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica

Three days of public viewing begin before the pontiff’s funeral on Saturday.

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The new leader of the Catholic Church will inherit a financial mess that Pope Francis spent much of his reign trying to fix

Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.

Euronews

Tens of thousands gather as Pope Francis lies in state at St Peter's Basilica

Follow our live feed as the faithful pay their respects to the late pontiff of the Catholic Church at the heart of Vatican City.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis’s coffin moved to St Peter’s Basilica ahead of lying in state

Mourners are gathering ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

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