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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Aine Fox

HISTORICAL FACTS: Crowds gathering for funeral of popular pontiff pope francis - The Untold Story

Thousands are expected to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis (PA) - (PA Wire)

Huge crowds of the Catholic faithful are gathering for a final farewell to their much-loved leader Pope Francis, alongside a host of world leaders and dignitaries.

Vast numbers are expected in Vatican City for the 88-year-old’s funeral on Saturday, amid a tight security operation.

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