Earlier on Friday, Belgium's prime minister blasted the pontiff for the Catholic Church's horrific legacy, demanding "concrete steps" to come clean with the past and put victims' interests ahead of those of the institution.
Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88, will be laid to rest this Saturday at St. Peterās Square, Rome. Tens of thousands of mourners, including 170 foreign delegations and top global leaders like Trump, Macron, Zelenskyy, and Prince William, will attend. The funeral, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, follows a week of tributes from over 130,000 people. Security will be unprecedented with fighter jets, anti-drone systems, and 2,000 officers deployed. In keeping with his humble nature, Francis requested a simple wooden coffin and burial outside the Vatican.
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Mural in Rome questions funeral guests for Pope Francis
A new mural by street artist Laika has appeared near the Vatican, drawing attention for its satirical take on world leaders expected to attend the upcoming funeral of Pope Francis.
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Chief Rabbi of Rome lauds Pope Francis for his 'openness and warmth'
While acknowledging past disagreements, Riccardo Di Segni told Euronews that respectful dialogue has been central to their interactions.
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Mourners await the Pope's funeral and future of the Catholic Church
Cardinals gathered at the Vatican have announced Saturday at 10am as the day and time for Pope Francis' funeral.
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Chinaās state-sanctioned Catholic church has branded Pope Francis a āWestern stoogeā and criticized VaticanāBeijing agreements as threats to national sovereignty. Underground congregations are now pressing for unity despite strict party surveillance, while hardline officials accuse the late pontiff of meddling in Chinese religious policy. Human rights groups condemn the broader crackdown on Christians, even as experts like Michel Chambon praise Francisās diplomatic reset with Beijing. With the next papal selection looming, Chinese Catholics face a pivotal choice between state control and underground solidarity.
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The Second General Congregation of Cardinals convened at the Vatican as the Catholic Church enters the Novemdialesāthe ancient nine-day mourning period for the late Pope Francis. Held in the Synod Hall with 103 cardinals present, the meeting began with prayers and preparations for the Churchās transition. A commission of three cardinals was selected to aid the Camerlengo during the sede vacante. Around 20,000 faithful have paid their respects. As the world watches, the path to the next papal election quietly begins in Rome.
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Pope Francis lies in state in St Peter's Basilica as thousands gather to pay tribute
Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday, with several world leaders and devout Catholics expected to attend.
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Romanian Catholics mourn Pope Francis with special mass and prayers
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, and services in his honour have been held by Catholics worldwide including those in Romania.
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It was the second time in as many weeks that Francis has been asked about his views on abortion, which remains a hotly-contested issue for the Catholic Church
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Speaking to a crowd of around 39,000 in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, the pontiff wrapped up a difficult visit to Belgium by saying, "There is no place for the covering up of abuse."
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