The Deed for the Pious Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis has been placed in his coffin, which was sealed in a solemn rite ahead of his Requiem Mass.

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A group of religious leaders, academics and economists pay tribute to Pope Francis, highlighting his call for an economy that prioritises human dignity and ecological responsibility. They propose debt conversion initiatives as a practical way to balance global inequalities and advance his vision of fraternity and sustainable development.

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At Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa leads the fifth recitation of the Rosary in memory of Pope Francis.

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Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners had paid their respects.

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Thousands of young people from around the world, in Rome for their Jubilee and to pay their respects to Pope Francis, gather to pray the “Via Lucis”, reflecting on the Resurrection.

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We publish a recollection of the late Pope Francis, signed by the professor who was the initiator of the letter written to Pope Francis by some 400 rabbis and scholars, in the aftermath of the outbreak of war in Gaza, to which the Pope responded with a reply expressing appreciation.

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The funeral Mass for Pope Francis will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter's Square. It will be presided over by Cardinal Re and will conclude with the transfer of the coffin to Saint Mary Major, where the burial will take place.

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Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar, highlights how the late pontiff urged the Church to accompany every attempt for peace in the world.

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After the solemn funeral Mass at St. Peter’s on Saturday, 26 Apri, Pope Francis remains will be transferred in procession to the Basilica of St. Mary Major where a group of poor and marginalized people will pay their last respects before his burial in the church, as he expressed in his last wishes.

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Vatican Radio - Vatican News will provide live coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, followed by the procession through the streets of Rome to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, offering broadcasts in 15 languages, including four sign languages.

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