2 h. ago Putin will not attend pope's funeral, Kremlin reveals, as the Russian leader faces International Criminal Court arrest warrant

The Vatican announced today that the funeral would take place on Saturday at 10am local time in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

Events

2 h. ago Donald Trump may pull 'unhinged' Pope stunt after funeral, warns Jimmy Kimmel

President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced he will be attending Pope Francis' funeral following the sad news of the pontiff's death on Easter Monday

Events

3 h. ago BBC Breakfast interrupted as Sally Nugent makes Pope funeral announcement

Sally Nugent brought BBC Breakfast to a sudden halt as she announced breaking news on Pope Francis' funeral.

Politics

5 h. ago The Pope at peace: Vatican issues pictures of Francis laid out in open coffin for Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony as date and time of funeral is announced 

The rite confirming Pope Francis' death and the placement of his body in the coffin took place last night at the Chapel of Santa Marta.

Economics

5 h. ago Pope Francis I funeral: Vatican announces date to lay Pope to rest 24 hours after death

Vatican cardinals were charged with deciding a date for the funeral ceremony this week. Now it is decided, the entire process is set to take several days to complete

Events

5 h. ago Pope Francis' funeral date announced as mourners only have three days to see body

The first images of Pope Francis in an open coffin were made public today by The Vatican, as the Congregation of Cardinals met to discuss funeral arrangements for the 88-year-old

Politics

17 h. ago Donald Trump announces he will attend Pope Francis' funeral with Melania

Donald Trump has confirmed he and First Lady Melania will attend Pope Francis' funeral after he died of a cerebral stroke and heart failure in the early hours of Easter Monday

Politics

27 h. ago BBC Breakfast halted for 'breaking news' as hosts announce sad death

BBC Breakfast presenters Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson interrupted the show to share some important breaking news with viewers in regard to the death of Pope Francis

Events

2 w. ago Family of Christina McKelvie announce funeral and encourage mourners to wear certain colours in tribute

McKelvie, a former Scottish Government minister, died last month aged 57 from secondary breast cancer.

Politics

2 w. ago Coronation Street star John Saint Ryan dead as family announce 'there will be no funeral'

Actor and horse trainer John Saint Ryan died on on April 3 surrounded by his family after suffering a heart attack. His wife has announced there will be no funeral as he has donated his body to research

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3 w. ago BBC Breakfast guest interrupts live show to share sad update as hosts send support

Broadcaster Scott Bryan halted the show after he'd finished discussing the upcoming BAFTA red carpet event

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