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Vehicle of Hope
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Santa Maria Maggiore
Small group of transgender people and prisoners among the last to say farewell to Pope Francis
The small group of transgender people live with a community of nuns that is supported by a Bishop who had a role in organising the funeral.
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Close to 20,000 people pay their respects to Pope Francis ahead of funeral on Saturday
By the afternoon, the wait to enter the church was more than four hours.
Updated 23 Apr
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As it happened
Pope Francis's body is moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state
The late pontiff will be buried on Saturday.
Updated 23 Apr
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The Morning Lead
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21 Apr
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As it happened
Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms
World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.
President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news of the pope's death.
Nine days of official mourning have been declared in the Vatican with the funeral expected to take place around next weekend.
Updated 21 Apr
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In a statement, the Vatican said: "Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta."
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Updated 21 Apr
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16 Apr
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As Pope Francis begins two-month period of recovery, could retirement be on the cards?
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‘Slight improvement’ in Pope Francis’s health though doctors maintain ‘reserved prognosis’
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Pope Francis had a ‘peaceful night’ in hospital as condition remains ‘stable’
7 Mar
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'Thank you for your prayers': Message from Pope played for worshippers at St Peter's Square
Updated 6 Mar
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Pope Francis in a ‘stable’ condition but outlook remains ‘complex’
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Pope Francis's 'clinical conditions remain stable' after two acute breathing attacks yesterday
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Pope Francis has ‘two episodes of acute respiratory failure’ but remains ‘alert’, says Vatican
Updated 3 Mar
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