Pope Francis's body draws huge crowds as public tributes continue in Vatican

Pope Francis's body draws huge crowds as public tributes continue in Vatican

A significant security operation is planned for his funeral, with numerous world leaders expected to attend.

Global tributes, funeral plans after Pope Francis’ passing

Pope Francis, who died this week at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke at the Vatican, will be laid to rest on Saturday.

After the death of Pope Francis, the Cardinals have fixed the funeral ceremonies for the coming days. In their meeting on Tuesday, they decided that his funeral should be on Saturday.

World Pays Final Tribute to Pope Francis as Funeral Preparations Begin in Vatican

The world has begun its final farewell to Pope Francis as thousands gather at St. Peter’s Basilica where his body lies in state. Pope Francis (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Draped in a red robe late pope rests in a simple wooden coffin placed at the center of the Sistine Chapel. His final wish breaking from the tradition of ornate golden caskets. Images of the deceased pontiff released for the first time since his passing. Show him lying peacefull…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mario Lubetkin, will travel this Wednesday to the Vatican to participate in Uruguay’s official representation of the funeral of Pope Francis, which will be held on Saturday, April 26 at St. Peter’s Basilica. President Yamandú Orsi signed a decree declaring official mourning during the funeral day, in sign of respect for the figure of the first Latin American pontiff, who died on Monday at age 88 after more than t…