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Honouring a Pontiff: Key moments ahead of Pope Francis' funeral

Cardinal Kevin Farrell will prside over the ritual

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Infographics24 April 2025 - 19:00
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    The Vatican announced that the Pope's funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST).

    Pope Francis will be taken to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning at 09:00 local time (08:00 BST).

    The Pope's coffin will be there until the burial for the public to pay their respects.

    Pope Francis's funeral will take place outdoors in front of St Peter's Basilica.

    The dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re, will lead the service.

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