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Those who are “last” will be the last to say goodbye

Apr 26, 2025

Vatican News Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the initiative for several people from the margins of society to welcome Pope Francis' mortal remains to their permanent resting place at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
Pope Francis’ life recalled in Deed placed in coffin

Apr 26, 2025

The Deed for the Pious Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis has been placed in his coffin, which was sealed in a solemn rite ahead of his Requiem Mass.
Cardinals hold 4th General Congregation, prepare for ‘funeral of shepherd’

Apr 26, 2025

Cardinals present in Rome hold their fourth General Congregation on Friday morning, as the papal liturgist explains that Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will be that of “a shepherd, not a sovereign.”
Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning

Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners had paid their respects.
The celebration of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday

Apr 26, 2025

The funeral Mass for Pope Francis will begin at 10:00 AM (4:00 pm Malaysian time) on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter's Square. It will be presided over by Cardinal Re and will conclude with the transfer of the coffin to Saint Mary Major, where the burial will take place.
Trump in Rome for pope funeral in first foreign trip

Apr 26, 2025

The US president will be center-stage for major diplomatic gathering with some 50 heads of state at the Vatican
Tribute to Pope Francis: May his memory be a blessing

Apr 26, 2025

We publish a recollection of the late Pope Francis, signed by the professor who was the initiator of the letter written to Pope Francis by some 400 rabbis and scholars, in the aftermath of the outbreak of war in Gaza, to which the Pope responded with a reply expressing appreciation.
Ukrainian president says may not go to pope's funeral

Apr 26, 2025

Zelensky earlier said he would attend the Vatican funeral, but now has to attend 'military meetings'
The Footprints of Pope Francis

Apr 26, 2025

The US-based Jewish writer Jonathan Safran Foer reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis, who "reminded us of what we continually forget: goodness is not an idea but a practice."
Portugal's mourning for pope turns into political battle

Apr 26, 2025

Many Portuguese politicians supported the thousands who defied govt order to mark country's Carnation Revolution