6 m. ago Pope Francis funeral latest: Pontiff’s coffin arrives at St Peter’s Basilica with public viewings set to begin

Crowds of pilgrims are expected to flock to the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday

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8 m. ago Pope Francis' coffin is carried through the Vatican as huge crowds gather to file past his body during three

Twelve pall bearers, all dressed in pale blue suits, carried Pope Francis' open coffin at shoulder height through the square behind the Vatican and into St Peter's Basilica today.

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18 m. ago Pope Francis’s body arrives at St Peter’s Basilica to lie in state – live

Francis will lie in state for three days to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respectsThe coffin makes it way through the Vatican towards St Peter’s Basilica, accompanied by the choir’s singing, starting with Psalm 22.You can follow the ceremony live watching the stream at the top of the blog. Continue reading...

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24 m. 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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45 m. ago Pope Francis’s coffin moved to St Peter’s Basilica ahead of lying in state

Mourners are gathering ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

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55 m. ago Watch live: Pope Francis’ coffin arrives in St Peter’s Basilica for public viewing

Watch live as Pope Francis’ coffin leaves the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, his former residence, and arrives in St. Peter's Basilica where it will lie in state for public viewings from 11am on Wednesday, 23 April.

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65 m. ago Huge crowds gather to file past the body of Pope Francis as his coffin is carried through the Vatican to St Peter's Basilica for three

Twelve pall bearers, all dressed in pale blue suits, carried Pope Francis' open coffin at shoulder height through the square behind the Vatican and into St Peter's Basilica today.

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66 m. ago Pope Francis funeral latest: Pontiff’s body arrives at St Peter’s Basilica with public viewings set to begin

Crowds of pilgrims are expected to flock to the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday

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67 m. ago AP PHOTOS: Procession begins to transfer the body of Pope Francis

A procession to move the body of Pope Francis to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning began Wednesday morning. The Argentine pontiff is remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.

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71 m. ago Huge crowds gather to file past the body of Pope Francis as his laying in state begins at the Vatican

For the next three days St Peter's Basilica will open at 7am each morning and close at midnight on Wednesday and Thursday to allow as many people as possible to file past.

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81 m. ago Pope Francis’s body being moved to St Peter’s Basilica to lie in state – live

Francis will lie in state for three days to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respectsThe coffin makes it way through the Vatican towards St Peter’s Basilica, accompanied by the choir’s singing, starting with Psalm 22.You can follow the ceremony live watching the stream at the top of the blog. Continue reading...

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81 m. ago Watch live: Pope Francis’ coffin moved to St Peter’s Basilica for public viewing

Watch live as Pope Francis’ coffin leaves the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, his former residence, towards St. Peter's Basilica where it will lie in state for public viewings from 11am on Wednesday, 23 April.

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2 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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2 h. ago Prince William to attend Pope Francis funeral in Rome on behalf of King Charles

Pope Francis will be buried on Saturday after lying in state for three days in St Peter's Basilica. King Charles will be represented at the funeral by his son the Prince of Wales

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2 h. ago Pope Francis's body to be laid out for public view as mourners flock to Vatican

The Pope will lie in state in St Peter's Basilica from Wednesday morning before a funeral mass is held in St Peter's Square on Saturday

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3 h. ago Pope Francis I mourning live: Thousands queue to pay respects as Pontiff's body on display ahead of funeral

The Pope will be moved from his chapel resting place this morning to a public viewing platform in St Peter's Basilica, where he will lie until his funeral on Saturday

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3 h. ago Pope Francis dies latest: Pontiff’s body arrives at St Peter’s Basilica with public viewings set to begin

Crowds of pilgrims are expected to flock to the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday

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3 h. ago Pilgrims begin to gather as Pope Francis set to lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica

Italy preparing for major security operation ahead of funeral on Saturday which is expected to bring a host of world leaders including Donald TrumpPope Francis’ body will be moved to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning where it will lie in state for three days to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects ahead of a funeral expected to bring a host of world leaders including Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump.Francis, a groundbreaking reformer, died aged 88 on Monday from a stroke and cardiac arrest, ending an often turbulent 12-year reign in which he repeatedly clashed with traditionalists and championed the poor and marginalised. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Pope Francis' body to lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica as the faithful mourn

Pope Francis’ body will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state allowing the Catholic faithful to pay their respects to the Argentine pope

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7 h. ago The Pope's final resting place: Chipboard barrier hides niche where Francis will be buried, four miles from the Vatican, in accordance with his wishes

The Argentine pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, aged 88, has broken with tradition and asked that his final resting place be away from St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

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