22 h. ago Pictures of Pope Francis's tomb released as it opens to the public in Rome basilica

Followers of the Catholic church are queuing up to visit the Pope's final resting place

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26 h. ago Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis

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39 h. ago Julian Assange makes rare public appearance at Pope Francis’ funeral

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange had received support from Pope Francis while he was in HMP Belmarsh

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42 h. ago Moment frail Joe Biden forced to grab arm of elderly priest as he struggles to walk unaided at Pope Francis's funeral

Former President Biden made a rare public appearance on Saturday at Pope Francis's funeral, where he was seen gripping a priest's forearm as he stepped down steps at the Vatican.

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49 h. ago In Pictures: World leaders join faithful as Pope Francis is laid to rest

Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals gathered alongside members of the public in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis.

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3 d. ago Pope Francis funeral latest: Public queue to pay respects for last time as world leaders fly in for Vatican ceremony

Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday with world leaders in attendance

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4 d. ago Thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis as Vatican considers extending public viewing

The public viewing of Pope Francis' casket is scheduled to resume Thursday, a day after it began with numbers that were so strong that the Vatican said it would consider longer hours to meet the demand

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4 d. ago Watch live: Pope Francis’ coffin lies in St Peter’s Basilica for public viewing

Watch live as Pope Francis’ coffin lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica for public viewings from Wednesday, 23 April.

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. ago ‘His time as pope was a gift we needed’ – world pays tribute to Francis

Pontiff’s compassion, dedication and humility earned him followers from beyond the Catholic churchLatest updates after death of Pope Francis After making his last public appearance on Easter Sunday in St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis died the next day at the age of 88. As head of the Catholic church, his appeal went far beyond those within his congregation. Many appreciated his views on the environment, his calls for ending poverty and inequality and for his compassionate approach to the papacy.Here, people from around the world recall their memories of the pontiff and pay tribute ahead of the conclave to choose his successor. Continue reading...

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5 d. 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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6 d. ago Vatican confirms Pope Francis funeral for Saturday as body to go on public display

The pontiff's body will be on display in St Peter's Basilica for the public to pay their respects from Wednesday morning.

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6 d. 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

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6 d. ago Pope Francis' last public words in full hours before death at the Vatican

Pope Francis' last public words were read in the 'Urbi et Orbi' message on Easter Sunday, just hours before his death was announced

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2 w. ago King Charles and Pope Francis exchange touching words at private meeting in Italy after public meet

The meeting took place at Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, Italy, where the Pope has been convalescing for more than two weeks after being released from Gemelli Hospital.

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3 w. ago Pope Francis greets crowds in surprise public appearance at the Vatican

It comes two weeks after the pontiff was released from hospital having been treated for a life-threatening bout of pneumonia

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3 w. ago Pope Francis greets adoring crowds in St Peter's Square as returns after pneumonia battle put him 'on brink of death'

The Pope, who is recovering after a serious case of pneumonia, made a surprise appearance as he mingled with crowds on Saint Peter's Square just two weeks after leaving hospital.

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