9 h. ago Moment crying nun who knew Pope Francis is allowed to break protocol at coffin of late Pontiff

This is the moment a crying nun who knew Pope Francis was allowed to break protocol at the coffin of the late Pontiff.

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9 h. ago Pope Francis’s work on peace must be remembered at funeral – Irish president

The people of Ireland have ‘appreciation’ for the life of the late pontiff, Michael D Higgins said.

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13 h. ago Pope Francis’s funeral to be masterpiece in managing ‘big egos’, says UK Cardinal as world leaders head to Rome

US President Donald Trump is among those due to attend the requiem mass for the late pontiff, joining dignitaries from across the globe

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21 h. ago UK cardinal says Pope’s funeral to be ‘masterpiece’ in managing ‘big egos’

Leaders and dignitaries from all over the world will attend the late pontiff’s requiem mass.

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29 h. ago Pope Francis: thousands more pay respects on second day of lying in state

More than 60,000 people have viewed body of late pontiff since Wednesday morning, says VaticanThousands of mourners lined up for hours on a second day to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis’s body, after St Peter’s Basilica stayed open all night to cope with the huge crowds who had come to pay their final respects.The 16th-century basilica, where Francis’s simple wooden coffin is placed on the main altar, was scheduled to close at midnight on Wednesday but remained open until 5.30am to allow in those who still wished to enter. After just 90 minutes of cleaning, it was reopened at 7am. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death

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31 h. ago The most heartbreaking farewell: Moment crying nun who knew Pope Francis is allowed to break protocol and stand beside his coffin and silently pray for her old friend

French-Argentine nun, Sister Genevieve Jeanningros, was seen in footage from the first day of Francis' lying-in-state approaching a restricted area to pray before the coffin of the late Pontiff.

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34 h. ago Pope Francis: basilica stays open overnight so thousands can pay final respects

More than 50,000 people, queuing for hours, viewed body of late pontiff over 24-hour period, says VaticanSt Peter’s Basilica has reopened for thousands of people to pay their final respects to Pope Francis for a second day, following a brief pause after keeping its doors open all night.The 16th-century basilica, where Francis’s simple wooden coffin is placed on the main altar, was scheduled to close at midnight but remained open until 5.30am to allow in those who still wished to enter. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Pope Francis mourners furious as people snap 'disrespectful' selfies with his dead body

Some 20,000 worshippers have queued up to pay their respects to the late pontiff - but many sparked widespread fury after they were spotted snapping selfies with Francis' body

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35 h. ago Inside the Pope's final moments: Pontiff's doctor reveals details about the staff's battle to revive him

Sergio Alfieri, his surgeon, said he saw the late pontiff on Saturday afternoon in good spirits.

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37 h. ago Pope Francis death: Mourners tell of 'momentous' occasion as St Peter's Basilica stays open overnight for thousands to pay respect

St Peter’s Basilica remained open throughout the night to allow more people to pay their respects to Pope Francis

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39 h. ago Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City

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54 h. ago Pope Francis death latest: 20,000 mourners gather at St Peter's Basilica to pay respects to late pontiff

The Pope died on Easter Monday aged 88

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57 h. ago Pope Francis death latest: Crowds gather at St Peter's Basilica to mourn late pontiff

The Pope died on Easter Monday aged 88

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60 h. ago Pope Francis death latest: Late pontiff's body arrives in St Peter's Basilica for public mourning

The Pope died on Easter Monday aged 88

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62 h. ago Pope Francis death latest: Late pontiff's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica for public mourning

The late pontiff’s coffin is set to be moved to St Peter’s Basilica at 8am BST

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69 h. ago Pope Francis’s body goes on public display as mourners gather ahead of funeral

The late pontiff will be buried on Saturday after dying at the age of 88.

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3 d. ago Omaze winner handed the keys to wild prize by Pope Francis after 'crazy' encounter

The Czech man was handed the keys to a Lamborghini by the late pontiff as part of a charity project where the funds raised went to people to combat poverty in poorer countries

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3 d. ago 'Pope Francis kissed me on the cheek – his brilliant response had everyone in stitches'

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, and Lesley Joseph has shared an amusing anecdote about the late pontiff from 2019 when she met him while filming for the BBC's Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome

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3 d. ago Family of Pope Francis tells world to 'love more' in tribute after he died of heart failure

Pope Francis's grandniece has paid tribute to the late Pontiff and his 'profoundly human perspective' as the Vatican released his official cause of death at the age of 88

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