The Latest: Public mourning for Pope Francis to begin at St. Peter's

The Latest: Public mourning for Pope Francis to begin at St. Peter's

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Pope Francis' Funeral Date and Details Revealed After Death at Age 88

Plans are already in motion for the funeral of Pope Francis. One day after the leader of the Catholic Church died at age 88 on Monday, April 21, it was announced that the pope will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 26. His funeral, which will take place in St. Peter’s Square, will take place at 10 a.m. local time in Vatican City, per Vatican News. The Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, will preside over Pope Franci…

Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history's first Latin American pontiff. The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican's synod hall to chart the next steps before a conclave begins to choose Francis' successor, as condolences poured in from around the world. According to current norms, the conclave must begin betwee…

Funeral of Pope Francis to take place on Saturday

The Vatican has confirmed that the service for the late pontiff will be held in St Peter's Square on 26 April from 9am UK time.

Pope Francis's funeral to take place on Saturday, says Vatican

Ahead of the funeral, the pontiff's body will lie in St Peter's basilica from Wednesday.

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.