Pope Francis' funeral scheduled Saturday April 26
Cardinals met at the Vatican on Tuesday to plan the conclave to elect his successor and to make other decisions about running the Catholic Church.
22 Apr 11:01 · Africanews
Security in Rome to intensify ahead of Pope's funeral
Since the death of Pope Francis on Monday the atmosphere in Rome has been strangely one of 'business as usual'.
23 Apr 05:58 · RTE.ie
Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis lying in state
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23 Apr 14:10 · Borneo Post Online
Italy launches security plan ahead of pope’s funeral
taly launched its security plan Wednesday with hundreds of foreign delegations expected at the Vatican Saturday for Pope Francis’s funeral
23 Apr 16:37 · Africanews
Pope Francis' coffin transferred to St. Peter's Basilica
Following his death on Monday, Pope Francis' body has been taken to lie in state at St Peter's. Mourners will be able to view his body for three days before his funeral.
23 Apr 07:45 · DW
How to view Pope Francis in his open casket from Ireland
People around the world are looking to pay their respects to Pope Francis after the pontiff passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, with his funeral date set
23 Apr 08:28 · RSVP Live
Dublin-born Camerlengo to seal coffin of Pope Francis ahead of funeral
Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, a native of Dublin who is playing a key role this week following the death of Pope Francis, will seal the Pontiff's coffin on Friday evening, the night before the Pope's funeral Mass and burial.
23 Apr 15:17 · IrishCentral
Tens of thousands pay respects as body of Pope Francis lies in state
April 23 (UPI) -- Mourners began filing past the open coffin of the late Pope Francis inside St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday as a three-day period of lying in state got underway in the Vatican.
23 Apr 13:00 · UPI
Pope Francis’ funeral to be held on Saturday 26 April at Saint Peter's Basilica
Francis has chosen to be laid to rest in the St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome.
22 Apr 16:09 · Africanews
Prince William Will Attend the Pope's Funeral Since King Charles Isn't Allowed
Here's why King Charles isn't allowed to attend the Pope's funeral and Prince William is going instead.
23 Apr 12:02 · Yahoo News
Photos: Peter Obi Joins Global Dignitaries In Rome To Honour Late Pope Francis
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has paid his final respects to Pope Francis, describing him as a global symbol of humility and selfless leadership. Obi, who travelled to Rome to attend the late Pope’s funeral, expressed profound grief over the Pontiff’s passing, noting that his life was marked by a deep […]
23 Apr 14:45 · Naija News
Pope Francis: 18 Africans among Cardinals to Elect New Pontiff, Full List Emerges
At least 18 Africans are among the 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pontiff following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025.
23 Apr 09:27 · Legit
“What Pope Francis Taught the World”: Peter Obi Attends Lying-In-State Ceremony Of Late Pontiff
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, mentioned what late Pope Francis taught the world as he attended his lying-In-state ceremony.
23 Apr 19:25 · Legit
Who Is Set to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral? From Trump to Prince William, Here Are the Key Figures So Far
Key figures from across the globe are set to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26. Here's what we know so far.
23 Apr 19:24 · TIME
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