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- Published: Mon Apr 21, 2025, 12:27 PM
Pope Francis dies: Vatican says funeral to be held on Saturday
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Key Events
12:17 PM,Apr 22, 2025
Pope's funeral on Saturday
11:14 AM,Apr 22, 2025
Open coffin photos of Pope Francis revealed
7:36 AM,Apr 22, 2025
Cardinals to meet, plan funeral
10:08 PM,Apr 21, 2025
Cause of death revealed
3:23 PM,Apr 21, 2025
Pope to be laid in coffin at 1800 GMT
3:15 PM,Apr 21, 2025
3 days of mourning declared
2:42 PM,Apr 21, 2025
UAE Catholic churches to hold special prayer for Pope Francis
1:58 PM,Apr 21, 2025
Dubai Ruler recalls Pope Francis's legacy
1:39 PM,Apr 21, 2025
Eiffel Tower to go dark on Monday night
1:03 PM,Apr 21, 2025
UAE President expresses condolences
12:52 PM,Apr 21, 2025
Pope's death: What's next?
12:26 PM,Apr 21, 2025
Dead at 88
Summary
- Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at 88. He suffered various ailments in his 12-year papacy.
- Pope Francis' coffin would be transferred to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday. The late pontiff's funeral is set to be held on Saturday.
12:26 PM, Apr 21, 2025 6:34 PM, Apr 22, 2025 Stay tuned for latest updates
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1:56 PM, Apr 22, 2025 Putin will not attend funeral
1:20 PM, Apr 22, 2025 Filipinos mourn Pope Francis
12:57 PM, Apr 22, 2025 Rite of translation
12:17 PM, Apr 22, 2025 Pope's funeral on Saturday
12:13 PM, Apr 22, 2025 Pope's coffin to be transferred
11:46 AM, Apr 22, 2025 China offers condolences
11:30 AM, Apr 22, 2025 Emmanuel Macron to attend funeral
11:14 AM, Apr 22, 2025 Open coffin photos of Pope Francis revealed
10:47 AM, Apr 22, 2025 Zelensky to attend Pope Francis' funeral
10:41 AM, Apr 22, 2025 Latin American migrants pay tribute
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7:36 AM, Apr 22, 2025 Cardinals to meet, plan funeral
7:28 AM, Apr 22, 2025 In honour of Pope Francis
10:18 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Final burial wishes
10:08 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Cause of death revealed
9:46 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Residents leave offices early to attend prayers
8:44 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Special prayer in Abu Dhabi church
8:28 PM, Apr 21, 2025 UN secretary offers condolences
7:37 PM, Apr 21, 2025 US flags at half-staff
7:13 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Barack Obama remembers 'rare leader'
6:55 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Worked right till the end
6:38 PM, Apr 21, 2025 'Loss for humanity'
6:26 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Sporting events postponed
6:14 PM, Apr 21, 2025 'Romantic football'
5:37 PM, Apr 21, 2025 'Faithful friend to Palestinian people'
5:21 PM, Apr 21, 2025 A hush falls upon the bustling square
5:06 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Trump offers his condolences
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3:36 PM, Apr 21, 2025 'A true honour'
3:32 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Pope's last Easter message
3:23 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Pope to be laid in coffin at 1800 GMT
3:18 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Grand Imam of Al Azhar mourns Pope Francis
3:15 PM, Apr 21, 2025 3 days of mourning declared
3:04 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Consistently called for peace
2:50 PM, Apr 21, 2025 'Profound sympathy to the Church'
2:46 PM, Apr 21, 2025 How Pope Francis shook up the Catholic Church
2:42 PM, Apr 21, 2025 UAE Catholic churches to hold special prayer for Pope Francis
2:40 PM, Apr 21, 2025 In solidarity with Christians worldwide
2:32 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Abrahamic Family House mourns
2:26 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Giving life to a tireless mission
2:14 PM, Apr 21, 2025 'A pope for the poor'
2:08 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Jordan King offers condolences to Christians worldwide
1:58 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Dubai Ruler recalls Pope Francis's legacy
1:46 PM, Apr 21, 2025 A fitting tribute
1:39 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Eiffel Tower to go dark on Monday night
1:33 PM, Apr 21, 2025 A beacon of compassion
1:24 PM, Apr 21, 2025 A staunch advocate
1:10 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Person of the year
1:03 PM, Apr 21, 2025 UAE President expresses condolences
12:59 PM, Apr 21, 2025 'May God rest his soul'
12:52 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Pope's death: What's next?
12:48 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Life dedicated to peace
12:40 PM, Apr 21, 2025 'A man of the people'
12:32 PM, Apr 21, 2025 Leaders mourn
