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Second day of mourning for Pope Francis: Full text of homily by Cardinal Parolin
On April 27, 2025, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, primary celebrant of the second day of mourning, one day after Pope Francis’ funeral, offered the following homily as published by the Vatican on the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday.
These are the heads of state and dignitaries to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
The following leaders from around the world are among the dignitaries who have announced they are to attend Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday, April 26, at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis’ coffin closed in private ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis’ coffin was closed and sealed in St. Peter’s Basilica in a private ceremony on Friday evening after more than 250,000 people paid their final respects to the late pope over three days of public visitation.
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1,800 Civil Protection volunteers on hand to streamline flow for Francis’ funeral
More than 1,800 Italian Civil Protection volunteers are currently deployed around St. Peter’s Basilica and throughout central Rome to coordinate and facilitate the flow of pilgrims paying their final respects to Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis’ historic appointments: 4 women helping to lead the Vatican
Throughout his papacy, Francis increased women's leadership in the Vatican, with female employees rising from about 850 in 2013 to nearly 1,200 by 2023, according to Vatican News.
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