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World's eyes on the Vatican as cardinals gather to arrange Pope Francis's funeral and take first step in deciding his successor - plus announce when his body will go on display in St Peter's Basilica

Tributes continue to pour in following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the 88-year-old Pontiff died after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

‘A signal of simplicity’: Pope Francis’s funeral will be his final humble gesture

One of pontiff’s last acts was to simplify papal rites, stripping away elaborate rituals and scaling back procession

  • Latest updates: tributes paid after Pope Francis dies aged 88

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Weeping mourners come together at vigils across the globe for Pope Francis in the wake of his death aged 88 - as Vatican confirms pontiff's final wishes

Thousands of mourners have tonight gathered for a Rosary prayer vigil in front of St Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, to commemorate the life of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88.

Tear-filled mourners come together at vigils across the globe for Pope Francis in the wake of his death aged 88 - as Vatican confirms pontiff's final wishes

Thousands of mourners have tonight gathered for a Rosary prayer vigil in front of St Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, to commemorate the life of Pope Francis, who today died at the age of 88.

Pope Francis' lying in state plans: How pontiff's body will be dressed and where his coffin will be held for tens of thousands of Catholics to pay their respects

Pope Francis's body is set to be moved into St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican later this week, where he will lie in state for three days before his funeral.

19 days ago

Pope makes brief appearance at Easter Sunday mass in St Peter’s Square

Pope Francis also held short meeting with JD Vance, US vice-president, as pontiff recovers from severe bout of pneumonia

Pope Francis, who is recovering from a severe bout of pneumonia, marked Easter …

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‘He continues to be a maverick’: Francis keeps pushing the limits of papacy

Pope’s surprise public outings after serious illness show he is saying ‘I’m here, and I’m in charge’, a Vatican expert says

Lorena Araujo Piñeiro was putting the finishing touches to the restoration o…

‘Maverick’ pope defies doctors’ orders with another surprise public outing

Dressed-down pontiff visits St Peter’s Basilica, and is expected to appear at Easter Sunday mass

Lorena Araujo Piñeiro was putting the finishing touches to the restoration of the 17th-century tomb of …

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