The pontiff died aged 88 on Easter Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, bringing to an end his 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will attend Pope Francis' funeral, his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said today (22 April). Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, with public viewing starting on ...

Pope Francis’ body has arrived at St Peter’s Basilica, where it will lie in state for public viewings from 11am today. Pope Francis’ funeral mass will be held at 10.00am on Saturday in St Peter’s ...

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The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public ...

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Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, a day before he died, though he initially had some doubts given his poor health, Vatican ...

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