Cardinal Parolin has solidified his position as the favorite among English bookmakers: the odds for the Vatican Secretary of State are now 3.25 at William Hill. Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has lost ground compared to the early hours following the death of Pope Francis, with his odds rising from 2.75 to 4.00 to 1.

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Adding to the complexity, Israel’s attendance at the papal funeral was low-profile but respectful. Yaron Sideman, Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See, represented the country at the solemn ceremonies in St. Peter’s Square.

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True to his outspoken character, Zen has continued to voice concern even in these days of mourning. From Rome, he questioned why the first General Congregation of cardinals—an essential meeting ahead of the conclave—was convened so hastily, beginning on April 22

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Their presence at the Vatican carried deep personal significance. In June 2023, long before freedom was even a near possibility for Assange, Stella and her children had been received privately by Pope Francis

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Homily delivered by Cardinal Re, dean of the College of Cardinals

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The burial lasted half an hour

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250,000 in St. Peter’s Square, 150,000 in the streets of Rome

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While this inner liturgy unfolded, it was the people—the ordinary faithful—who had written the prologue to this moment. Over the course of just three days, more than 250,000 pilgrims and mourners filed past the body of Pope Francis, lying in state before the main altar

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It was decided that on Sunday the Cardinals will visit together the tomb of the Holy Father Francis at Saint Mary Major. Their arrival is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. The Cardinals will cross the threshold of the Holy Door, visit Francis's tomb, and then the Chapel where the image of Mary, Salus Populi Romani, is displayed. They will then celebrate Vespers together.

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Urban artist Laika painted her new mural a few meters from Saint Peter’s, on Via Piccolomini. It shows Pope Francis reading a list of people who will go to his funeral.

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Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Archbishop House Conference

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Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe – As the world mourns, not just for the passing of a pope, but for the departure of a shepherd who truly

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