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

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 (17 hours ago)
The first pictures of Pope Francis' body following his death were released on Tuesday, and his funeral has been scheduled for Saturday morning.

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Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church has died at 88 years old. He was elected Pope Francis I at the age of 76 in March 2013, becoming the first Jesuit to lead the world's almost 1.4 billion Catholics, the first from the Americas and the first non-European pope in more than 1,200 years.

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Rosary prayer for Pope Francis held at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome [Video]

Rosary prayer for Pope Francis held at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome

Rosary prayer for Pope Francis held at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome St. Mary Major is where the late Pope will be buried after his funeral on Saturday. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/23/rosary-prayer-for-pope-francis-held-at-st-mary-major-basilica-in-rome Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Preparations begin for funeral of Pope Francis at St. Mary Major Basilica [Video]

Preparations begin for funeral of Pope Francis at St. Mary Major Basilica

Preparations begin for funeral of Pope Francis at St. Mary Major Basilica In November 2024, Francis reformed the rites to be used for his funeral, simplifying them to emphasise his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/23/preparations-begin-for-funeral-of-pope-francis-at-st-mary-major-basilica Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship [Video]

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/23/death-of-pope-francis-the-pontiff-and-emmanuel-macron-a-complex-relationship Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Tens of thousands to see Pope lying in state

Mourners will be able to view the body of Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's Basilica from Wednesday, ahead of his funeral this weekend.
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