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USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

What time is Pope Francis' funeral? Vatican reveals full schedule of Saturday ceremony

Since then, tens of thousands of faithful have lined multiple blocks to pay their final respects to Francis, dressed in red vestments with a traditional white bishop's mitre on his head. Public visitation will come to an end Friday,

CNN on MSN · 9h

Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica with an intriguing history instead of the grottoes of the Vatican.

Pope Francis' funeral: What to know about attendees, schedule and burial site

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died this week at the age of 88, takes place on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Here is a guide to how events are expected to unfold:

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night

NBC News on MSN · 12h

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis

The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. (2 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square, after which the Vatican press office is expected to release details of the conclave that will elect the next pontiff.

USA Today · 36m

Tens of thousands flock to St. Peter's on final day to pay respects to Pope Francis

Tens of thousands of people queued up outside St. Peter's Basilica on the last day to pay respects to Pope Francis before his funeral on April 26.

U.S. News & World Report · 5h

Thousands Line up to Pay Respect to Francis, the Pope of 'Outcasts'

Roger Yu, a gay man from the Philippines who abandoned plans to become a priest, said he was in Italy to pay homage to Pope Francis, a spiritual leader he saw as an inspiring supporter of the LGBTQ community.

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At shops around the Vatican, Pope Francis was a regular customer and a friend

In the streets around the Vatican, where Pope Francis used to make impromptu outings, some of the shopkeepers are mourning ...

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A Faithful Throng Pays Last Respects to Pope Francis

It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.

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Incredible scenes in Vatican with queue to see Pope Francis stretching across 2 countries

As of Friday morning, the Vatican reported that more than 128,000 people had already visited the basilica over the previous ...

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UEFA to honour Pope Francis with one-minute silence in Champions League semifinals

UEFA has announced that a one-minute silence will be observed in memory of Pope Francis ahead of all club competitions’ ...

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Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...

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When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...

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Melania Trump, headed back to the Vatican, said she'd 'never forget' meeting Pope Francis

The world learned Melania Trump was Catholic when she brought rosary beads for Pope Francis to bless in 2017. Now, she's ...

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