Pope Francis' funeral to be held on Saturday, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY, April 22 (Reuters) - Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw leaders from around the world. Francis, 88, …

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Pope Francis’ Cause of Death Revealed by Vatican

The cause of Pope Francis’ death was released after the Pope died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Per the Vatican, the Pope died due to a stroke, followed by a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse, as the Vatican News reported. The official …

"Discreet Death, Did Not Suffer": Vatican Recounts Pope Francis' Last Hours

Vatican City: Pope Francis thanked his personal nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, according to the Vatican, which said that these were amongst his last words. The Argentine pontiff, 88, died on Monday …

Vatican Releases Images of the Late Pope Francis in Open Coffin

Published April 22, 2025 5:47 AM PDT | Updated April 22, 2025 6:43 AM PDT The Vatican has released stunning images of Pope Francis lying in an open casket and wearing a red robe with the papal mitre -- a ceremonial headdress for bishops. Check out the …

Who be Cardinal Kevin Farrell, di acting head of di Vatican?

Wen di world hear of Pope Francis death on Monday morning, na Irish-American cardinal, wey di world no know na im break di news. Afta im announce say di pope don "return to di home of di Father", Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell take on one …

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis after his death

Vatican City, Apr 22, 2025 / 06:55 am The Vatican on Tuesday released the first photos of Pope Francis after his death, showing him dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple wooden coffin inside the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse. The photos …

Pope Francis dead at 88 years old, Vatican City says

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis has died, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo announced. A short while ago, His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis, with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with …

Visiting Rome and the Vatican during Pope Francis’s funeral preparations: what travellers need to know

Rome was already set to welcome more visitors than usual in 2025, given it’s the city’s quarter-century Jubilee Year, but after the passing of Pope Francis was announced at 9.45am on Easter Monday (April 21), even more people are expected to the city who …

Vatican shares some details of Pope Francis' "discreet death"

Vatican City — Pope Francis thanked his personal nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, according to the Vatican, which said that these were amongst his last words. The Argentine pontiff, 88, died on Monday …