Pope Francis’s funeral is set for Saturday at 10:00 local time, as confirmed by the Vatican.
Images have been released showing the late pontiff in an open coffin, clad in a red robe with the papal mitre and holding a rosary.
His body will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning, where the public can pay their respects until the burial.
The death of Pope Francis has elicited deep sorrow among Catholics worldwide, with tributes pouring in from nations like South Sudan, Argentina, Poland, and the Philippines.
By Francis Jjunju
22nd April 2025
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