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Mourners file through St Peter’s Basilica overnight as lying-in-state set to end

Vast crowds are expected to gather ahead of Saturday’s funeral for Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square.

The Independent UK

When is Pope Francis’s funeral, who will be there and what happens next

The late pontiff’s funeral, due to take place on Saturday, will attract dignitaries and worshippers from around the world

The Guardian - UK

Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp

The Independent UK

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Vatican Braces For Huge Crowds Ahead Of Pope's Funeral

The Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file through St Peter's Basilica to view his open coffin.

International Business Times

UK cardinal says Pope’s funeral to be ‘masterpiece’ in managing ‘big egos’

Leaders and dignitaries from all over the world will attend the late pontiff’s requiem mass.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis’s funeral to be masterpiece in managing ‘big egos’, says UK Cardinal as world leaders head to Rome

US President Donald Trump is among those due to attend the requiem mass for the late pontiff, joining dignitaries from across the globe

Evening Standard

Attending funeral of Pope an ‘honour’, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister will be part of the UK delegation at the ceremony in Rome on Saturday.

The Independent UK

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What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security and world leaders attending

Tens of thousands have already turned out to pay their respects to the late Pope ahead of his funeral service on Saturday

The Independent UK

In silence and prayer, thousands say farewell to Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica

More than 60,000 people have visited St Peter’s Basilica to bid farewell to Pope Francis. The queue started again at 6 am on Thursday, and thousands continue to arrive. Euronews journalist Maria Michela D'Alessandro joined them.

Euronews

Italy prepares ring of steel for Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome with Nato jets, snipers and 8,000 police

Italian authorities are preparing one of the most complex and secretive security operations in Vatican history as 200,000 people descend to pay respects to Pope Francis ahead of his funeral.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis' final act of mercy: €200,000 donation to juvenile prison in Rome

The official responsible for charity and prison pastoral care in Rome has described how the pontiff gave a massive sum from his personal account.

Euronews

Swinney ‘deeply honoured’ to attend Pope’s funeral in Rome

Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

Evening Standard

John Swinney to attend funeral of Pope Francis as thousands queue to pay tribute

FIRST Minister John Swinney will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome

The National (Scotland)

'It's so beautiful here but I miss the pope': Faithful and tourists in Rome mourn Pope Francis

Pope Francis' death has changed the plans of many people visiting the Italian capital, with thousands flocking to St Peter's Square in the Vatican to pay their respects.

Euronews

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Evening Standard

Married couple say seeing Francis ‘significant’ having first met at papal event

Patrick and Alice Gavigan, from Leixlip, Co Kildare, are on holiday in Rome and said the experience felt surreal.

International Business Times

Huge Crowds Expected For Second Day Of Pope Lying In State

Huge crowds were expected at St Peter's Basilica on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public tributes ahead of the Catholic leader's weekend burial.

Al Jazeera

What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis

Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church’s late pontiff.

The Independent UK

The best family-friendly hotels in Rome, from rare city swimming pools to kid-friendly suites

Whether it’s the extra-large rooms, brilliant value or kid-friendly perks, these hotels are ideal for families visiting the Eternal City

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Euronews

Papal exit offers rare diplomatic chance for global peace

With global tensions running high and world leaders gather en masse to pay their respects, Pope Francis’ funeral is shaping up to be one of the most significant international summits of the year.

The Guardian - UK

Barriers at the basilica: the logistical challenges of Pope Francis’s funeral

Defence and security mechanisms are being across Rome as authorities expect crowds of up to 200,000 people

Euronews

Trump and Zelenskyy among world leaders planning to attend Pope Francis' funeral

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy are among the various world leaders who will attend the funeral in Rome on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Simon Calder: What to expect visiting Rome and the Vatican after Pope Francis’ death

Pilgrims from around the world are expected to flock to the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral, following his death aged 88 on Monday, 21 April.

International Business Times

Embalming And Make-up: Pope's Body Prepared For Lying-in-state

Ahead of his lying-in-state, Pope Francis's body was made ready to withstand Rome's warm spring weather with a temporary embalming and a touch of make-up, an expert said. The body of the 88-year-old, who died on Monday, will be on display for three days in Saint Peter's Basilica from Wednesday…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Public mourning for Pope Francis to begin at St. Peter's

The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace

Euronews

Cardinal Parolin leads rosary prayer in memory of Pope Francis at St Mary Major

The papal basilica is where the late pontiff will be buried after his funeral on Saturday.

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