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Vatican publishes photos of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral confirmed for Saturday morning
The images were taken in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Francis’s residence at the Vatican where he died.
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Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms
World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.
President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news of the pope's death.
Nine days of official mourning have been declared in the Vatican with the funeral expected to take place around next weekend.
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'A man who died with his boots on': Tributes paid to Pope Francis following his death
US President Donald Trump wrote a clipped tribute on Truth Social this afternoon: “Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!”
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Pope Francis has died aged 88
Francis was elected during a papal conclave in 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
In a statement, the Vatican said: "Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta."
Francis was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome in February for bronchitis, where he spent five weeks.
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