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Pope Francis' funeral to be held on Saturday at 0800 GMT, Vatican says

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Posted on April 22, 2025

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· Last updated: April 22, 2025

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Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Basilica

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10.00 a.m. (0800 GMT) at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican said in a statement.

(Reporting by Giulia Segreti, Editing by Crispian Balmer)

Key Takeaways

Pope Francis' funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26.
The ceremony will be held at St. Peter's Basilica.
The event will begin at 10.00 a.m. local time (0800 GMT).
The Vatican released the official statement.
This is a significant event for the Catholic Church.

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The main topic is the announcement of Pope Francis' funeral, scheduled for April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

When is Pope Francis' funeral?

Pope Francis' funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at 10.00 a.m. local time (0800 GMT).

Where will the funeral take place?

The funeral will take place at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

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