Vatican

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  Vatican braces for huge crowds at pope's funeral

  Apr 25, 2025

  Tens of thousands of people have already queued for hours to pay their last respects to Francis

  
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  Rosary in memory of Pope Francis led by Cardinal Tagle

  Apr 25, 2025

  Filipino Cardinal Louis Antonio Gokim Tagle leads the fourth recitation of the Rosary in memory of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Thursday evening, 24 April.

  
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  Pope’s tomb made of marble from the land of his Italian grandparents

  Apr 25, 2025

  Pope Francis’ tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major has been made with materials from the Italian region of Liguria. It is a simple tomb bearing only the inscription “Franciscus” and a reproduction of the late Pope’s pectoral cross.

  
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  Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed in rite on Friday evening

  Apr 24, 2025

  Pope Francis’ coffin will be sealed during a liturgical rite held in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, April 26, at 8:00 PM.

  
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  Vatican, Rome in lockdown mode for Francis's funeral

  Apr 24, 2025

  A 24-hour no-fly zone over Rome is already in place

  
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  Novemdiales: Cardinals set schedule for nine days of mourning

  Apr 24, 2025

  Pope Francis' funeral Mass will mark the beginning of an ancient tradition of holding nine consecutive days of mourning, which will be marked by Eucharistic celebrations held in suffrage for the late Pope.

  
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  Huge crowds likely on second day of pope lying in state

  Apr 24, 2025

  Italy is preparing a massive security operation for the funeral in front of St Peter's

  
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  Second General Congregation of Cardinals held in the Vatican

  Apr 24, 2025

  Cardinals present in Rome gather for the second General Congregation and approve the programme for the Novemdiales, the ancient nine-day period of mourning for the late Pope Francis.

  
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  Cardinal Reina leads Rosary at the Basilica of St Mary Major

  Apr 24, 2025

  On Wednesday evening Cardinal Baldassare Reina leads the Rosary at Saint Mary Major, the third Rosary prayed in memory of Pope Francis at the papal Basilica.

  
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  What we know ahead of election of a new pope

  Apr 24, 2025

  The starting date of the conclave to choose Francis' successor is not yet known