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The official liturgical booklet for Pope Francis’ funeral Mass

The Vatican has released the official liturgical booklet for Pope Francis' funeral Mass, scheduled for April 26, 2025. The document outlines the full ceremony, including prayers, readings, and rituals, reflecting…

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What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis

By Joanne M. Pierce, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross The 88-year-old pontiff had been well aware of his fragile state and advanced age. As early…

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Closing of Pope Francis’s coffin today at 8pm

A ceremony will be held at 20.00 on Friday in Saint Peter's Basilica for the closing of Pope Francis's coffin, the Vatican said.It said Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the…

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Global Leaders to Convene for Pope Francis’ Funeral Amid Diplomatic Nuances

Preparations are underway for the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Basilica. The ceremony is expected to draw a significant international presence, with over…

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Everything you need to know about visiting Rome and the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience…

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Italy’s Serie A fixtures rescheduled due to Pope Francis’ funeral

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league has postponed Saturday's three fixtures until Sunday due to Pope Francis' funeral being held that day in Rome, it said. Earlier media reports had suggested that…

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Three women and girl, 7, hurt in shooting near London church funeral

LONDON (Reuters) - Three women and a young girl were injured following reports of a shooting incident on Saturday near a church in London where a funeral was taking place,…

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With flowers and a gun salute, Japan bids farewell to slain Abe at state funeral

With flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute, Japan honoured slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former premier in 55 years -…

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Archbishop of Canterbury says it was ‘honour of a lifetime’ to speak at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says it was "the honour of a lifetime" to speak at Queen Elizabeth's funeral. The senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England gave the…

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Barack Obama says ‘beloved’ Queen Elizabeth reminded him of his grandmother

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has revealed Queen Elizabeth reminded him of his grandmother. The politician has filmed a special video reflecting on the time he and his wife Michelle…

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Queen Elizabeth’s funeral to be held on Monday, Sept. 19

LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth who died this week after 70 years on the throne, will be held on Monday, September 19 at 1000 GMT, England's…

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UPDATE – Farewell to ‘our national conscience’ at funeral of South Africa’s Desmond Tutu

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -President Cyril Ramaphosa lauded the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu as "our moral compass and national conscience" as South Africa bade farewell at a state funeral on Saturday…

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Photo Story – A Queen and Family Mourns the death of a Husband, Dad and Grandfather

WINDSOR, England (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth bade farewell to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his seven decades of service and gave grandsons William and Harry the chance to…

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UPDATED – Funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

WINDSOR, England (Reuters) -Queen Elizabeth and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip on Saturday at a funeral that celebrated his naval past, his international heritage and seven…

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France to hold national day of mourning, final memorial service for Chirac

France is to hold a national day of mourning on Monday and a memorial service expected to be attended by dozens of world leaders. Thousands of people on Sunday queued…

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Tight security as Zimbabwe’s Mugabe gets a private burial

Security is tight as the family of long-time Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe prepares to bury him at his rural home in Zvimba. The funeral is a highly private farewell following…

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UPDATED: Final farewell to Italian TV presenter Nadia Toffa

Hundreds of mourners said farewell to Nadia Toffa at the 40-year-old journalist and TV presenter's funeral in her native Brescia on Friday after her death from cancer Tuesday. Her family…

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Franco Zeffirelli’s funeral to be held on the 18th June

The funeral of world-renowned Italian movie director Franco Zeffirelli will be held next Tuesday at the Duomo in Florence, his hometown. Before the funeral, Zeffirelli will be lying-in-state at…

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Photo Story: Final farewell to Niki Lauda

Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their respects to the Formula One legend Niki Lauda during his funeral today in St. Stephen's Cathedral in his home city of Vienna. Hundreds…

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