Rome prepares for Pope Frances’s funeral
Rome prepares for Pope Frances’s funeral
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday in St Peter’s Square. Among them world leaders, Catholic officials and mourners from around the globe.
Many heads of state and royals have confirmed their attendance. This includes Prince William, French President Emmanuel Macron, Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. Also Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Political figures out in full force at the ceremony, the most prominent gathering of world leaders since US President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Dignitaries sit on the the right-hand side of the square – facing the Basilica – with the heads of state for Argentina and Italy taking the front seats.
Pope Francis died at the age of 88. He lies in state in St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
Tens of thousands of mourners have filed past the coffin, placed in front of the Papal Altar during the three days of public mourning.
The Pope’s funeral takes place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST, 08:00 GMT).
Pope Francis died at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican news service says. He had been struggling to recover from double pneumonia.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell of the Apostolic Chamber said in a statement: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.
“His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church,” Cardinal Farrell says.
The Pope’s death came a day after he appeared in St Peter’s Square to wish “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshippers.
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