Pope Francis Death: Did the Pope Break Tradition with His Final Wish? Cardinals Rush Funeral Plans
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Pope Francis Death: Did the Pope Break Tradition with His Final Wish? Cardinals Rush Funeral Plans
Pope Francis funeral arrangements are now in motion after his sudden passing at 88.
The Vatican, world leaders, and cardinals are preparing to honour his final wishes with a ceremony set to mark a major shift in the Church.
The pope’s burial site breaks from tradition, adding to the intrigue.
Behind the solemn rituals lies a looming conclave to elect the next spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics.
As cardinals meet and the faithful prepare to pay their respects, global attention turns to Rome for the final farewell.
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Controversial Cardinal Becciu won't join conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor
The cardinal, who was convicted of embezzlement in 2023 by a Vatican court of first instance, decided not to attend the proceedings after days of controversy.
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John Oliver opening up about the death of Pope Francis and connecting it to J.D. Vance. Francis died Monday at age 88 after a stroke put him into a coma and led to heart failure. He also had suffered from chronic lung disease and recently had been hospitalized for 38 days due to respiratory issues that led to double pneumonia. On his HBO series, Oliver noted that Francis died "just a day after meeting with [Vice President] J.D. Vance."
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Drones light up Montserrat Abbey in tribute to Pope Francis
Hundreds of drones illuminated the night sky above Spain’s Montserrat Abbey on Saturday in a tribute to Pope Francis, hours after his funeral in the Vatican.
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Conclave to elect successor to Pope Francis will start on 7 May, Vatican says
Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral Mass in St Peter’s Square that drew world leaders and hundreds of thousands of mourners.
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Pope Francis laid to rest at a papal basilica in Rome
Tens of thousands of people and more than 100 delegations have come together to pay respects to the late leader of the Catholic Church, who will be laid to rest in the Italian capital on Saturday.
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The world unites for a momentous farewell to Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, as his funeral unfolds in the heart of Vatican City. With over 200,000 mourners and delegations from more than 130 countries—including world leaders, monarchs, and dignitaries—this is a truly global moment in Catholic history.
This video provides details on how to watch the full funeral ceremony, what rituals to expect, and the significance of the final journey of a pope remembered for his humility, inclusiveness, and deep compassion. From live coverage of St. Peter’s Square to key appearances by figures like Trump and Zelensky, witness history as the Vatican bids farewell to one of its most transformative leaders.
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The Vatican has released the first solemn images of Pope Francis lying in repose inside his private chapel. Dressed in red vestments with a rosary in hand and a bishop’s mitre crowning his head, the 88-year-old pontiff rests in a wooden casket as Cardinal Pietro Parolin prays by his side. Francis passed away Monday night from a severe Stroke and heart failure. His funeral will be held Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica. As Catholics mourn, Cardinal Kevin Farrell temporarily leads the Church during this time of sede vacante.
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The Vatican has released the first solemn images of Pope Francis lying in repose inside his private chapel. Dressed in red vestments with a rosary in hand and a bishop’s mitre crowning his head, the 88-year-old pontiff rests in a wooden casket as Cardinal Pietro Parolin prays by his side. Francis passed away Monday night from a severe Stroke and heart failure. His funeral will be held Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica. As Catholics mourn, Cardinal Kevin Farrell temporarily leads the Church during this time of sede vacante.
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Thousands of visitors gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica
People lined up from the early hours of Sunday to bid farewell to Pope Francis in front of his tomb in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.
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Thousands of faithful gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica
People lined up from the early hours of Sunday for a farewell to Pope Francis at his simple tomb in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.
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