Pope Francis' coffin sealed in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral
As many as 200,000 people are in attendance at Pope Francis' funeral in St Peter’s Square as he is being laid to rest Saturday.
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Pope Francis’ Funeral: World leaders, faithful pilgrims, and millions of mourners will gather in Vatican City to bid farewell to Pope Francis. The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. local time at St. Peter’s Basilica, presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Viewers across America, Europe, Latin America, and beyond can watch the live global broadcast, including through the Vatican's YouTube channel. Honoring Pope Francis' wishes, the ceremony will feature a simple rite with a wooden coffin and modest arrangements, reflecting his lifelong humility and service to humanity.
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In what’s shaping up to be a historic and emotionally charged farewell to Pope Francis, world leaders are gathering in Vatican City — and the spotlight is on former U.S. Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden. According to the reported seating chart for the funeral, the two political rivals are expected to be seated close together in the third row, potentially leading to an awkward public moment in front of a global audience. While the Vatican has yet to release official details, past papal funerals, like that of Pope John Paul II, give insight into the protocol and seating hierarchy. With over 130 country delegations and several monarchs in attendance, this funeral will not only be a spiritual event but also a powerful display of global diplomacy — and underlying political tension.
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A stunning 3D videographic details Pope Francis’s funeral scheduled for April 26 at 0800 GMT. The event will begin in St Peter’s Square with an open-air mass attended by global dignitaries, followed by a solemn transfer of the Pope’s coffin to the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome for burial. The visual explainer guides viewers through the funeral layout, rites, and sacred locations. It also illustrates the expected ceremonial stages, crowd placement, and papal rituals in vivid 3D, marking the end of a globally transformative papacy.
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The impressive security measures at Pope Francis' funeral, from anti-drone bazookas to Eurofighters
With hundreds of thousands of mourners and 130 official delegations expected, the security measures for the late pontiff's funeral are among the most extensive ever arrayed in Rome.
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On the final day of Pope Francis' lying in state, thousands of mourners gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica to bid farewell to the beloved pontiff, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88 following a stroke. The Vatican reported that over 120,000 people had already paid their respects, filing past the pope's open coffin, adorned in red papal robes with his bishop’s mitre and rosary in hand. Due to the overwhelming turnout, the Vatican extended visiting hours, keeping the basilica open until 3 a.m. local time.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stood in silent tribute before Pope Francis’ body at St. Peter’s Basilica, visibly moved during a deeply emotional moment of national mourning. Nearly 20,000 mourners visited the late pontiff’s open coffin in just a few hours, with many more expected before Saturday’s funeral. As Italy launches a major security operation, global leaders including President Trump and President Zelensky are set to attend. The nation and the world now prepare to bid farewell to one of the most influential popes in modern history.
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French President Emmanuel Macron paid a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, describing him as a "man of humility" who stood "alongside the most vulnerable and the most fragile." Macron expressed his condolences to Catholics worldwide, emphasizing the Pope's compassion during times of war and brutality.
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