32 m. ago Pope Francis’s funeral to be ‘symbol of humility’ – head of Catholic aid group

Some 150,000 people have passed by Francis’s coffin over the past three days as he lay in state in St Peter’s Basilica.

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46 m. ago As Rome gears up for spectacle of Pope Francis’s funeral, mourners hail his humility

Sadness at pope’s passing is tinged with giddiness at holding world’s gaze with a pageant for the agesBeneath the basilica’s soaring Renaissance dome, the body in the coffin looked unexpectedly small, even shrunken, and for those who had come to say goodbye that somehow felt apt. Francis was pope but he was still, amid all the pomp and circumstance, just a man.His predecessors occupied plinths and alcoves around St Peter’s, figures of stone and marble with names etched in history books, while Jorge Mario Bergoglio lay in his wooden box, by common consent among mourners, a good man who did his best. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago AP PHOTOS: Pope Francis' image is everywhere as the Catholic faithful mourn him with art and thanks

Pope Francis' image seemed to be everywhere Friday as the world mournedhis death in Rome at the age of 88.

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1 hour ago Anger as US cardinal accused of covering up church abuse given ceremonial honor of closing Pope Francis’s coffin

The Los Angeles Archdiocese paid over $660 million to settle clergy abuse claims against 508 victims during Cardinal Roger Mahony's tenure

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1 hour ago Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, simple, essential' life, basilica's archbishop says

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life

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2 h. ago Trump and Melania enjoy VERY rare moment of romance as pair head to Rome for pope's funeral

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania enjoyed a rare moment of public affection as they left the White House on their way to Pope Francis ' funeral.

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2 h. ago Security operation underway outside Rome villa 'where Donald Trump is staying' ahead of Pope Francis funeral

Trump is expected to arrive in Italy later this evening, and will be accompanied by First Lady Melania.

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2 h. ago Everyone is saying the same thing about the Canadian cardinal who could be in line to be the next pope

One candidate who is voting in the conclave on the successor of the late Pope Francis is Cardinal Frank (Francis) Leo, the Archbishop of Toronto.

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2 h. ago Watch: Cardinals meet at Vatican to discuss Pope Francis funeral plans

Watch again as Cardinals met at the Vatican in Rome on Tuesday (22 April) to discuss the funeral plans for Pope Francis.

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2 h. ago Fact check: Reform UK’s council election claim, Pope Francis and St George’s Day

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

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3 h. ago World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

The coffin will be closed on Friday evening ahead of Saturday’s requiem mass.

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3 h. ago O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

The Sinn Fein vice president has cut short a family holiday to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome.

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3 h. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: World leaders and thousands of mourners gather in Rome for historic service

World leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be in attendance

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3 h. ago So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition

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4 h. ago Digested week: Magic Circle and life in the Vatican return to our psyche

Disappearances of a school and handbag of head of Homeland Security past the Secret Service remain unexplainedI did what a lot of people did on hearing news of the death of Pope Francis on Monday: I watched Conclave. The Oscar nominated movie, adapted from the Robert Harris novel, unpacks the process of electing a new pope and between Sunday and Monday, it enjoyed a 283% surge in streaming figures. I’d like to say it deepened my understanding of life in the Vatican, but the truth is it just made me wish we could have Ralph Fiennes for pope, while reminding me – I’m not alone in this – that we’ve seen quite enough of Stanley Tucci for the time being. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago 1 killed and 2 injured as driver loses control during a parade in an Italian town

A man has been killed and two people injured when a driver lost control of his car in Italy’s central town of Lanciano during celebrations for Italy’s 80th Liberation Day

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5 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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5 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral details in full and how to watch on TV and streaming

Pope Francis will be laid to rest in a funeral mass at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City this weekend - here's how to watch the live ceremony and where.

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6 h. ago Pope Francis funeral guest list is revealed as world leaders fly into Rome and faithful queue for last chance to see his open coffin with 130,000 already bidding farewell

Hundreds of high-profile delegations are arriving in Rome today ahead of Pope Francis' funeral as thousands of Catholic faithful queue to pay their respects.

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6 h. ago Pope Francis LIVE updates ahead of funeral as thousands of mourners pay respects

The funeral will be held in St Peter's Square in Vatican City on Saturday morning

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