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Pope Francis's body to lie in state before funeral

Pope Francis to lie in state, mourners welcome: What to expect from the pontiff's funeral

On Monday in Rome, a rosary service was held for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. Beginning Wednesday at 9 a.m. local time (03:00 ET) and continuing until the funeral, Pope Francis’s body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, where mourners can pay their respects.

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Pope Francis' body to be taken to St Peter's ahead of funeral

Pope Francis' body was due to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects ahead of a funeral expected to bring U.S. President Donald Trump and dozens of other world leaders to Rome.

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Pope Francis' Funeral Details Revealed: What To Know

The Holy See has announced the details of Pope Francis ' funeral and the events honoring the life of the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican said the mass will take place at 10 a.m. CET on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, where mourners from all around the world are expected to gather.

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The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

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First photos released of Pope Francis in his casket; funeral set for Saturday

The first pictures of Pope Francis' body following his death were released on Tuesday, and his funeral has been scheduled for ...

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A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

A Simpler Funeral for Francis, Who Shunned Many Gilt Papal Trappings

A funeral will be held on Saturday for the pope, who changed the rules to make such ceremonies simpler than those ...

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