18 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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22 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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24 h. ago Voices: Poll of the day: Should how much you pay for energy depend on where you live?

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38 h. ago Thousands queue to pay tribute to Pope Francis on first day of lying

Throughout the day people filed past the coffin, some blessing themselves with the sign of the cross or pausing briefly in prayer.

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48 h. ago The dignitaries, politicians and royalty attending Pope Francis’ funeral

The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute to the Pope

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51 h. ago Who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral? Trump, Starmer and Prince William among global dignitaries

The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute to the Pope

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63 h. ago Who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral? Trump and Prince William among global dignitaries

The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute to the Pope

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8 d. ago UK motorists told they could pay less for petrol depending on time of day they fill up

The simple tactic could provide a boost for cash-strapped road users

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9 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke is 'planning to sue ITV for costing him huge pay day' and 'leaving him with £50k hotel bill'

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3 w. ago MSP makes Mother’s Day call urging UK Government to extend maternity pay

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4 w. ago Major change to DWP benefits next month including Universal Credit and PIP

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