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International

Rome

Vatican publishes photos of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral confirmed for Saturday morning

The images were taken in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Francis’s residence at the Vatican where he died.

Updated 22 Apr

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Front Pages

'The People's Pope': Irish and global newspapers remember a Pope of change

22 Apr

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Planning underway for Pope Francis funeral, young boy dies in Mullingar crash and Harvard University sues Trump.

Updated 22 Apr

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The Comedy Pope

'Conclave of comedians': When Pope Francis met Father Dougal

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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Gaza

Pope Francis had nightly Whatsapp calls with Catholics in Gaza since start of Israeli invasion

21 Apr

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US flags to be flown at half-mast, Trump confirms (while standing alongside Easter Bunny)

21 Apr

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Cardinal Kevin Farrell

When is Pope Francis's funeral likely to take place and what role will an Irish cardinal play?

Updated 21 Apr

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St Peter's Square

Pope Francis made surprise tour of St Peter's Square in popemobile in his final public appearance

Updated 21 Apr

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'A man who died with his boots on': Tributes paid to Pope Francis following his death

US President Donald Trump wrote a clipped tribute on Truth Social this afternoon: “Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!”

Updated 21 Apr

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Papal Conclave

What happens during a real-world conclave?

21 Apr

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Pope Francis has died aged 88

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."

Francis was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome in February for bronchitis, where he spent five weeks.

Updated 21 Apr

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