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Pope Francis’s funeral to take place on Saturday as Vatican releases images of open coffin – as it happened

Pope Francis, head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died at his home in the Vatican on Monday aged 88

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: The reforms, conflicts and legacy of Pope Francis

In today’s newsletter: He was an unpredictable leader unafraid to upset traditionalists, but was he really a liberal figure – and will his changes last?

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis: Tributes, mass and vigils held in towns and cities across Europe

In Italy, bells tolled in church towers and flags were lowered to half-staff on government buildings in Rome.

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Pope Francis died from stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says

The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to Asia and across Rome as the news spread around the world.

Euronews

UK theologian tells of shock and sadness in Rome after Pope’s death

Professor Anna Rowlands happened to be in the Italian capital for Easter.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis died from a stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says

Pontiff had requested simple burial ‘without particular decoration’ at Rome church rather than beneath St Peter’s

The Guardian - UK

Who are the UK and Ireland cardinals who could be next pope?

There are only five cardinals in the UK and Ireland

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‘He was humble and close to the people’: Catholics pay respects to Pope Francis

Worshippers gathered in Rome for the Easter weekend reflect on legacy of pontiff who pushed the limits

The Guardian - UK

Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?

Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year's conclave?

Euronews

Pope Francis dead at 88

Francis was the first Latin American pope, having been elected pontiff in 2013

Salon

Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next pope

The Independent UK

Political and religious leaders around the world pay tribute to Pope Francis

Pontiff remembered for his warmth and wit, defending the vulnerable, and championing social justice and the environment

The Guardian - UK

What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis

The 88-year-old pontiff had been well aware of his fragile state and advanced age. As early as 2015, Pope Francis had expressed the desire to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a fifth-century church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was so devoted to…

The Conversation

Pope Francis Makes History in Death: Will Be First Pontiff Buried Outside Vatican in Over a Century

Pope Francis to become the first pope in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican, choosing a final resting place at the Basilica of St Mary Major.

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Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, countries declare days of mourning

The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments.

The Independent UK

JD Vance pays tribute to Pope Francis and recalls meeting with pontiff hours before death

Vice president says Pope Francis was ‘obviously ill’ during their private meeting at the cardinal’s residence in Rome on Sunday

The Independent UK

Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition

Pope Francis was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pontiff and the first to take the name of Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi

The Independent UK

In full: The Vatican’s official statement announcing the death of Pope Francis

Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement

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Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says

The pontiff had recently had a lengthy stay in a Rome hospital suffering from double pneumonia.

International Business Times

Pope Francis Dies At 88: What Comes Next For The Vatican

Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in a statement, "At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His whole life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church."

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis: outsider whose reforming mission made him an ally of progressives

The pontiff took on church traditionalists and rightwing populism, making powerful enemies on the way

The Independent UK

A timeline of the life of Pope Francis: From Buenos Aires to Rome

Key dates from his life

The Independent UK

Pope Francis latest: Outrage over mourners taking selfies with casket as thousands pay respects at the Vatican

Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday with world leaders in attendance

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican doctor says, as tributes pour in for pontiff – latest updates

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who was revered by millions of Catholics around the world, has died aged 88

The Independent UK

Pope Francis dies aged 88 after double pneumonia battle

Pope Francis spent 12 years at the helm of the Catholic Church

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