Pope Francis’ funeral begins at St Peter's Square (livestream)


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  • Saturday, 26 Apr 2025

The coffin of Pope Francis is carried into St Peter's Square for his funeral, at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

VATICAN CITY (AP): As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral in St Peter's Square as he is being laid to rest on Saturday (April 26).

While dignitaries are on hand, prisoners and migrants will usher him into the basilica where he will be buried, reflecting his priorities as pope.

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