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22.04.2025

22.04.2025Day Vatican Released Pope's Final Image While Planning Saturday Funeral

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22.04.2025Day Vatican Released Pope's Final Image While Planning Saturday Funeral
Vatican officials released the first images of Pope Francis's body, dressed in red chasuble with a rosary in his hands, beginning a carefully orchestrated period of mourning. Cardinals gathered for their first congregation, setting the funeral for Saturday at 10 AM in St. Peter's Square, with burial at Santa Maria Maggiore following the Pope's wishes for a simple grave marked only "Franciscus."

The Italian government declared five days of national mourning, with debate emerging about how to handle scheduled April 25 Liberation Day celebrations. President Mattarella visited Santa Marta to pay respects.

Vatican sources revealed the Pope's final words to his nurse on Sunday: "Thank you for bringing me to the square," followed by a hand wave goodbye. Public viewing of the body will begin Wednesday in St. Peter's Basilica, remaining open until midnight the first day, with authorities preparing for an estimated 200,000 mourners by Saturday.
22.04.2025

00:30Pope's Saturday Funeral Set, Conclave To Follow

The newspapers report Pope Francis's death with additional details about funeral arrangements and his final wishes. The Pope's funeral will take place on Saturday (Adnkronos, Corriere, La Repubblica), with former US President Trump confirming his attendance (Corriere, La Repubblica). The government has declared a period of national mourning (Adnkronos). The Conclave to elect a successor will begin after May 5 (Adnkronos, Corriere). Francis's final wishes included being buried "in the bare earth" with only "Franciscus" inscribed on his grave (La Repubblica, La Stampa), with costs covered by an anonymous benefactor (La Stampa).
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05:53Pope To Be Buried At Santa Maria Maggiore

The newspapers report extensive coverage of Pope Francis's death and funeral arrangements. The Pope's body will be laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, following his wish for a simple burial with just "Franciscus" inscribed on his tomb (Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, Il Giornale). Bishops are meeting today to determine the funeral date, likely Saturday, with Trump confirming his attendance (Corriere, La Stampa). The Conclave to elect a successor will begin after May 5 (Corriere, La Stampa). Media also reflects on Francis's legacy, including his unique vocabulary (Avvenire) and his reformist approach to modern challenges (La Repubblica).
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07:45Vatican Releases First Images Of Pope's Body

The newspapers report extensive coverage of Pope Francis's death, with several new details emerging. The Vatican has released the first images of the Pope's body, showing him in a red chasuble with a rosary in his hands (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Il Sole 24 Ore). Cardinals have gathered for their first congregation meeting to organize the funeral arrangements, with the date expected to be announced today (Adnkronos, Corriere, Il Giornale, Sky TG24). Reports indicate both Trump and Zelensky will attend the funeral (La Stampa), and the conclave to elect a successor will begin after May 5 (Il Giornale).
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08:27Pope's Funeral Set For Saturday As First Images Released

The newspapers report the funeral arrangements for Pope Francis. His body will be moved to St. Peter's Basilica tomorrow morning (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Il Sole 24 Ore, Sky TG24) with the funeral scheduled for Saturday at 10 AM (all sources). First images of the Pope's body have been released, showing him dressed in a red chasuble with a miter and rosary (Corriere, HuffPost, La Repubblica). Reports confirm he will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica (Corriere), while cardinals have held their first congregation meeting to organize the succession process, with the conclave expected after May 5 (Il Giornale).
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Alle 7.35 del Lunedì dell’Angelo, un ictus è stato fatale a Francesco. Domani la salma a San Pietro, i funerali nel fine settimana. Tutto il mondo in lutto per il Pontefice che è andato oltre destra e sinistra
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La Stampa

I funerali di Francesco sabato alle 10. Mattarella a Santa Marta. Il governo: 5 giorni di lutto, "invito a rinviare le partite". Le parole del Papa all'infermiere, domenica: "Grazie per avermi portato in piazza"

Papa Francesco è morto il 21 aprile, lunedì di Pasquetta, a 88 anni. Oggi verrà decisa la data dei funerali
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11:18Five Days National Mourning For Pope Francis Declared

The newspapers report extensive details about Pope Francis's funeral arrangements and national mourning. The funeral will take place Saturday at 10 AM in St. Peter's Square (all sources). The Italian government has declared five days of national mourning (ANSA, Corriere, Il Sole, La Repubblica, Sky TG24), with recommendations for 25 April celebrations to be "sobria" (La Repubblica) and potential postponement of weekend sporting events (Corriere). President Mattarella visited Santa Marta to pay respects (ANSA, Corriere, Sky TG24). Reports reveal the Pope's final words to his nurse were "Grazie per avermi portato in piazza" - thanking him for bringing him to the square on Easter Sunday (Avvenire, Corriere, La Stampa).
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La Stampa

I funerali di Francesco sabato alle 10, sospese tutte le partite. Mattarella a Santa Marta. Il governo: 5 giorni di lutto. Le parole del Papa all'infermiere, domenica: "Grazie per avermi portato in piazza"

Papa Francesco è morto il 21 aprile, lunedì di Pasquetta, a 88 anni. Oggi verrà decisa la data dei funerali
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14:23Pope's Public Farewell Set As Five-Day National Mourning Begins

The newspapers report extensive coverage of Pope Francis's funeral arrangements. The funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 10 AM in St. Peter's Square (all sources). The Italian government has declared five days of national mourning and appointed emergency commissioner Fabio Ciciliano to manage ceremonies (Il Giornale, Il Sole). From Wednesday through Friday, the Pope's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing, with the basilica remaining open until midnight on the first day (Corriere, La Repubblica, La Stampa). President Mattarella has paid his respects (La Repubblica, Sky TG24). Reports note the Pope's final words to his nurse were "Thank you for bringing me to the square" (Corriere, La Stampa).
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17:25Public Farewell Set For Pope Francis With Five-Day National Mourning

The newspapers report extensive coverage of Pope Francis's funeral arrangements. The body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica from Wednesday until Friday, with the basilica remaining open until midnight for public viewing (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). The funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday at 10 AM, followed by burial at Santa Maria Maggiore (all sources). Italy has declared five days of national mourning (Adnkronos, Il Sole, Sky TG24). President Mattarella has visited Santa Marta to pay respects (ANSA), while Prime Minister Meloni has canceled her Asia trip to attend the funeral (La Stampa). Cardinals will begin the conclave after May 5 (Il Giornale).
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