33 m. ago The reason why Prince William and not King Charles will attend Pope's funeral

The heir to the throne will represent his father at Saturday's ceremony

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43 m. ago Francis will be the first Pope buried outside the Vatican in 120 years. Here’s why

His burial site reflects his humble approach to the grand office

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65 m. ago Prince William to attend Pope Francis's funeral alongside world leaders on behalf of King

The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican has announced

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93 m. ago Prince William will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on behalf of King Charles as world leaders gather in Rome on Saturday for historic event

The Prince of Wales will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, on behalf of His Majesty The King, it was announced today.

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1 hour ago Prince of Wales and Prime Minister to attend Pope Francis’s funeral

US President Donald Trump has already said on social media that he and his wife Melania plan to attend the funeral.

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2 h. ago Prince William to represent King Charles at Pope Francis funeral

It has been revealed that Prince William will be travelling to Rome on Saturday on behalf of King Charles to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square in the Vatican

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2 h. ago Inside resting place of Pope Francis I where pontiff asked to be buried – and it's not in the Vatican

Pope Francis I will have a funeral service following the example set by most of his predecessors - but has requested to be laid to rest in a characteristically humble fashion

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2 h. ago Where is Pope Francis being laid to Rest? Burial plans and funeral traditions explained

Pope Francis’ funeral will not follow traditional protocols, marking a break from the past as the world mourns the loss of the ‘people’s pope’.

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3 h. ago Football matches in Italy are POSTPONED due to Pope Francis' funeral

'At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,' Cardinal Kevin Farrell said.

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3 h. ago Italy's Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis' funeral

The Italian national Olympic committee has asked for sports events to be suspended on Saturday, the day of Pope Francis’ funeral

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4 h. ago Vladimir Putin makes decision about attending Pope's funeral and meeting Donald Trump

Pope Francis' funeral is due to take place on Saturday with major world leaders set to descend on the city of Rome for the service, including Keir Starmer and Donald Trump

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4 h. ago Cheapest flights to the Vatican City to see Pope Francis lying in state before funeral

Pope Francis' funeral has now been confirmed and mourners are set to travel from all over to see him lying in state before he is laid to rest - this is the cheapest way to get there

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4 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer among world leaders to attend Pope Francis’s funeral

US President Donald Trump has already said on social media that he and his wife Melania plan to attend the funeral.

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5 h. ago Flights to Rome searches 'surge' ahead of Pope Francis' funeral

The 88 year old Pontiff died on Easter Monday after a stroke lead to heart failure

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5 h. ago When is Pope Francis’s funeral? Date, time, and how to watch the live burial

The pope’s body was laid to rest in a coffin in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence in the Vatican, where he had lived, on Monday

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5 h. ago Pope Francis dies latest: Funeral date and time confirmed by Vatican with pontiff's body to lie in state

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage as Pope Francis's funeral arrangements are discussed in the Vatican with world leaders set to attend.

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5 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

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6 h. ago Why Francis will be the first Pope buried outside the Vatican in 120 years

His burial site reflects his humble approach to the grand office

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6 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.

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7 h. ago Pope Francis’s funeral to take place on Saturday as Vatican releases images of open coffin – live

Pope Francis, head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died at his home in the Vatican on Monday aged 88The Vatican also confirmed that Pope Francis’s coffin will be transferred to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning, where it will stay until the funeral.It will be taken there from the chapel of the Santa Marta residence, pictured in the earlier photo. Continue reading...

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