POPE FRANCIS TO BE BURIED ON SATURDAY

*The body of Pope Francis is placed in an open casket during the rite of the declaration of death in Santa Marta residence at the Vatican, April 22


Pope Francis’s funeral will take place at the Vatican on Saturday morning, with several world leaders confirming their attendance

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Earlier, the Vatican shared images of the late pontiff in an open coffin alongside further details of the funeral arrangements

On Wednesday, the Pope’s body will be moved to St Peter’s Basilica for public mourning. The Pope’s coffin will be there until the burial for the public to pay their respects.

Large crowds have been visiting St Peter’s Square over the last 24 hours and more are expected over the coming days as the Pope’s body lies in state at St Peter’s Basilica from Wednesday.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88

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