Pope Francis has passed away, and the Vatican has released images of him lying in an open coffin, dressed in traditional papal attire. His funeral is scheduled for Saturday, with cardinals gathering in Rome to finalize the details and set the official date. The event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of mourners and numerous world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron. Following the funeral, the Catholic Church will observe nine days of mourning, known as the 'novendiali.' The conclave to elect the next pope will begin 15 to 20 days after the papal seat is declared vacant.
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Pope Francis's funeral to take place on Saturday as Vatican releases images of open coffin
The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand. The pictures were taken in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Francis's residence at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis latest: Cardinals gather in Rome to set funeral date after Vatican reveals cause of death
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will attend the Pope's funeral, according the local media. Hundreds of thousands of worshippers and dozens of world leaders are also expected to attend. The funeral date is expected to be announced today, as Cardinals meet this morning.
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