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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

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.

Evening Standard

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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.

International Business Times

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.

Al Jazeera

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

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…

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

What happens after Pope Francis’ funeral – how the Conclave to select his successor will work

The late pope broke from tradition with a burial at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome

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Catholic Australians' mega pilgrimage to farewell Pope

Devoted Catholics are making the long journey across the world to pay their final respects to the late Pope Francis before his funeral.

The Guardian - UK

Even Trump must know that firing the chair of the Fed would be self-defeating

Jerome Powell is a soft target for the president amid economic instability. But getting rid of him would only invite more chaos

International Business Times

The World Leaders Set To Attend Francis's Funeral

Several world leaders have announced they will travel to Rome for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, which is likely to also draw a huge crowd in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

Euronews

Sistine Chapel closes for conclave: What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions.

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Al Jazeera

In Vatican City, mourners and the curious gather after Pope Francis dies

Thousands pay their respects at St Peter’s Square as more visitors are expected over the nine-day mourning period.

Evening Standard

British tourist tells of sombre atmosphere in Rome following death of Pope

Antoni Bohdanowicz, from Berkshire, travelled to Rome with his wife and her family to see the Easter service in St Peter’s Square.

The Independent UK

What tourists can expect from visiting Rome and the Vatican after the death of Pope Francis

Tourist attractions including the Sistine Chapel may be closed during key dates, but there is still some availability for flights and hotels

The Independent UK

Why a century-old tradition has been broken as Pope Francis is buried outside the Vatican

Pontiff said he had a great devotion to St Mary Major and prayed there the day after assuming the title

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis’s funeral to be held at St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday

Francis will be buried in Rome’s Esquilino neighbourhood, in break from tradition

The Independent UK

Watch: Cardinals meet at Vatican to discuss Pope Francis funeral plans

Watch again as Cardinals met at the Vatican in Rome on Tuesday (22 April) to discuss the funeral plans for Pope Francis.

The Guardian - UK

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

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