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Pilgrims Flock to Pope Francis’s Tomb as Cardinals Prepare for Conclave

The Vatican enters a pivotal week with mourning services ongoing, thousands visiting the late pope's simple tomb, and cardinals setting a May 5 start date for the conclave.

Mort du pape François: des centaines de fidèles se recueillent sur la tombe du pontife défunt à Rome
Les cardinaux lors des funérailles du pape François à la basilique Saint-Pierre, samedi, au Vatican.
Le pape François à la loggia centrale de la basilique Saint-Pierre.
Un homme visite la chapelle Sixtine au musée du Vatican, le 1er février 2021

Overview

  • The tomb of Pope Francis, made of Ligurian marble and inscribed only with 'Franciscus,' is now open to the public at Santa Maria Maggiore, drawing large crowds of pilgrims and faithful.
  • Daily mourning services at St. Peter’s Basilica continue through May 4, with 200,000 attendees at a memorial mass held on Sunday morning in Vatican City.
  • Cardinals have begun general congregations to discuss the late pope’s legacy and the Church’s future, with the papal conclave expected to begin on May 5 or 6.
  • Pope Francis, the first South American pontiff, was remembered for his humility, reformist agenda, and advocacy for marginalized communities during his 12-year papacy.
  • In a separate development, Hamas has proposed releasing all hostages in exchange for a five-year Gaza truce, with Israel yet to respond to the offer.