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Pope Francis Lies in State at St. Peter's Basilica as World Prepares for Funeral

The late pontiff's body is open to public homage until April 25, with global leaders set to attend his funeral on April 26 and conclave preparations underway.

Des fidèles viennent rendre hommage au pape François à la basilique Saint-Pierre, au Vatican, le 23 avril 2025.
La foule rassemblée place Saint-Pierre cherche à recevoir l’édition spéciale du journal du Vatican, L’Osservatore Romano, annonçant la mort du pape François, le 21 avril 2025.
Hier, à Rome, une foule de fidèles s’est massée dans la basilique Saint-Pierre pour dire adieu au pape François.
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Overview

  • Pope Francis's body was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica on April 23, where it will be displayed for public visitation until April 25.
  • Funeral rites are scheduled for April 26 at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, followed by burial at Santa Maria Maggiore, per his wishes for simplicity.
  • World leaders including Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump, and Volodymyr Zelensky have confirmed attendance, while Vladimir Putin will not be present.
  • Italy has declared a five-day mourning period, leading to the rescheduling of Serie A matches, while France's decision to lower flags has sparked debate over secularism.
  • A conclave of 135 cardinal electors is expected to convene in early May to select the next pope, marking a significant transition for the Catholic Church.