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First images of Pope Francis released following his death

The Vatican has shared the first images of late Pope Francis, showing him lying in a wooden coffin, dressed in red liturgical garments and wearing his bishop’s mitre.

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When and how did Pope Francis die? A look at the pontiff’s last days

We take a closer look at Pope Francis’s final days before his passing on Easter Monday.

Al Jazeera

Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy

The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities

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Pope Francis saw environmental and climate issues as moral concerns

In his landmark 2015 encyclical “Praised Be,” Pope Francis cast care for the planet as an urgent and existential moral concern

The Independent UK

Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the Vatican until the next pope is chosen?

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

Euronews

How to watch Conclave, the film streaming now about the secret and mysterious ritual to elect a new Pope

Oscar-winning film documents the sequestering of the Vatican’s religious leaders as they select the new Pope

The Independent 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

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Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis lying in state ahead of funeral

The images were taken in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, his residence at the Vatican

The Independent UK

Who Will Be the New Pope: Could the Next Pontiff Be From Africa, Asia, or Europe?

Pope Francis's sudden death at 88 has ignited intense speculation about his successor and the future of the Catholic Church.

International Business Times UK

Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite

Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate

The Independent UK

To truly understand Pope Francis’ theology – and impact – you need to look to his life in Buenos Aires

Pope Francis’ journey from the streets of Flores, a neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to the Vatican, is a remarkable tale.

The Conversation

Is Pope Benedict XVI Still Alive? Why He Resigned, Age, And Why People Always Compare Him To Pope Francis

Pope Benedict XVI's historic resignation in 2013 paved the way for Pope Francis's election, sparking ongoing comparisons between their papacies.

International Business Times UK

Pope Francis: Leonardo DiCaprio among stars to pay tribute to ‘beacon of humility’

The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday after a cerebral stroke, the Vatican said

The Independent UK

Pope Francis inspired generations and was beacon of humility – DiCaprio and Yeoh

The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican said.

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“Not Sure We Needed To See That”: Vatican Stuns With Open Coffin Photos Of Pope Francis

“He looks so peaceful,” one netizen said as the Vatican shared the first images of Pope Francis lying in a coffin a day after his passing.

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Vatican announces date for funeral of Pope Francis

The Vatican has announced the date for the funeral of Pope Francis ...

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Cardinals gathered at Vatican choose Saturday for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis' final will states that he will be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, outside the Vatican and home to his favourite icon of the Virgin Mary.

International Business Times UK

Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Thank God for the Pope's Death? Her Post Revives Trump's Decade-Long Papal Feud

Trump's relations with Pope Francis soured during the 2016 presidential campaign when the pope criticised the idea of building a wall at the US-Mexico border.

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The Independent UK

Pope Francis’ apartment sealed with red ribbon and wax after his death in Vatican ritual

Pope Francis’ formal apartment in the Vatican has been sealed, as part of the ritual declaring a “sede vacante” or vacant see - the period between the death of one pope and the election of another.

The Guardian - UK

Vatican power struggle: will an ‘anti-Francis’ pope emerge from conclave?

Of 135 cardinals eligible to take part in choosing successor, late pontiff appointed about 110 including conservatives

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Scenes from the Vatican

People have gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican to mourn Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope who charmed believers with his humble style.

Evening Standard

King wears black tie in Pope’s honour as he reflects on pontiff’s legacy

Charles was pictured meeting with the prime minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon on his first engagement since the Pope’s death.

Al Jazeera

Vatican schedules funeral of Pope Francis for Saturday

The pontiff’s death has set in motion ancient Vatican rites before a new papal election.

The Guardian - US

Experts talk realism of Conclave movie: ‘Gets a lot of the details right’

After the death of Pope Francis, experts weigh in on how much the real-life papal election will mirror the hit Oscar-winning movie

International Business Times

Kosovo's 'Hidden Catholics' Baptised As Pope Francis Mourned

Around the time the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis, music floated out from a church in a Kosovo valley where dozens of Muslims were participating in an unusual ceremony: they were converting to Catholicism.

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