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Vatican confirms funeral date for Pope Francis

Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday 26 April, the Vatican has confirmed in a statement.

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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.

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Conclave: How to watch the film about the secret and mysterious ritual to elect a new Pope

Oscar-winning film documents the sequestering of the Vatican’s religious leaders as they select the new Pope

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Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis lying in state ahead of funeral

The images were taken in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, his residence at the Vatican

The Independent UK

Who Will Be the New Pope: Could the Next Pontiff Be From Africa, Asia, or Europe?

Pope Francis's sudden death at 88 has ignited intense speculation about his successor and the future of the Catholic Church.

International Business Times UK

Pope Francis inspired generations and was beacon of humility – DiCaprio and Yeoh

The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican said.

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“Not Sure We Needed To See That”: Vatican Stuns With Open Coffin Photos Of Pope Francis

“He looks so peaceful,” one netizen said as the Vatican shared the first images of Pope Francis lying in a coffin a day after his passing.

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Vatican announces date for funeral of Pope Francis

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

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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

Vatican power struggle: will an ‘anti-Francis’ pope emerge from conclave?

Of 135 cardinals eligible to take part in choosing successor, late pontiff appointed about 110 including conservatives

The Guardian - UK

Argentina bids farewell to Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff

The death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a key figure of the Catholic Church in the 21st century, generated reactions around the world.

Euronews

Vatican schedules funeral of Pope Francis for Saturday

The pontiff’s death has set in motion ancient Vatican rites before a new papal election.

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Pope Francis’s funeral to take place on Saturday as Vatican releases images of open coffin – as it happened

Pope Francis, head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died at his home in the Vatican on Monday aged 88

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