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Global Tributes and Preparations for Pope Francis's Funeral Underway

The Vatican confirms funeral details for April 26, while Spain and Italy declare mourning periods and organize memorial services.

Grupo de peregrinos de la parroquia de San Juan Bautista de Alzira, fuera de las catacumbas de San Calixto en Roma, donde han celebrado una misa en honor al difunto papa Francisco.
El arzobispo Omella dedica la misa, en la Catedral de Barcelona, al Papa Francisco

Overview

  • Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, will be laid to rest following a funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica on April 26, presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
  • Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, alongside other global leaders, will attend the funeral, marking a significant international gathering in Vatican City.
  • Italy has declared five days of national mourning, and Catalonia has announced three days of mourning to honor the late pontiff’s legacy.
  • Memorial Masses have been scheduled across numerous Spanish dioceses, including services in Granada on April 24, Toledo on April 28, and Oviedo on the same day.
  • Discussions on Pope Francis’s successor have begun, with Cardinal Juan José Omella mentioned as a potential candidate despite being ineligible due to his age.