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Journalists swarm cardinals at the Vatican gates as they meet to plan a conclave

Cardinals arriving for the first day of meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates by journalists eager for hints of whether any consensus is building around the election of a successor

The Independent UK

Why Prince William "Stepped in" for King Charles at Pope Francis's Funeral, According to a Royal Expert

The seating plan was described as a "master plan" of "big egos."

Marie Claire

The delicate diplomacy of the seating plan for the Pope’s funeral

The seating plan has been described as a ‘master plan’ in stage-managing the ‘big egos’ of world leaders.

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Quarter of a million people viewed Pope’s body over three days, says Vatican

The requiem mass will be attended by world leaders and dignitaries.

Evening Standard

World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

The coffin will be closed on Friday evening ahead of Saturday’s requiem mass.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis: Mourners file through St Peter’s Basilica overnight as lying-in-state set to end

Vast crowds are expected to gather ahead of Saturday’s funeral for Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square

Evening Standard

Mourners file through St Peter’s Basilica overnight as lying-in-state set to end

Vast crowds are expected to gather ahead of Saturday’s funeral for Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square.

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UK cardinal says Pope’s funeral to be ‘masterpiece’ in managing ‘big egos’

Leaders and dignitaries from all over the world will attend the late pontiff’s requiem mass.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis’s funeral to be masterpiece in managing ‘big egos’, says UK Cardinal as world leaders head to Rome

US President Donald Trump is among those due to attend the requiem mass for the late pontiff, joining dignitaries from across the globe

Evening Standard

William and PM’s attendance at Pope’s funeral shows ‘respect for Catholic faith’

Sir Keir Starmer will be there on behalf of the British Government while the Prince of Wales will represent the King.

Evening Standard

UK Cardinal tells of ‘weight’ felt ahead of conclave to choose new pope

Cardinal Vincent Nichols said Pope Francis had ‘died with his boots on’ and made a ‘total sacrifice’ in his life to the Church.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis death latest: 20,000 mourners gather at St Peter's Basilica to pay respects to late pontiff

The Pope died on Easter Monday aged 88

Evening Standard

Pope Francis’s body goes on public display as mourners gather ahead of funeral

The late pontiff will be buried on Saturday after dying at the age of 88.

The Independent UK

Prince of Wales and Prime Minister to attend Pope Francis’s funeral

US President Donald Trump has already said on social media that he and his wife Melania plan to attend the funeral.

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Pope Francis’s body to go on public display ahead of funeral on Saturday

The 88-year-old died on Easter Monday.

The Independent UK

Cardinals meeting for first time since Pope’s death as funeral preparations begin

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday aged 88 following a cerebral stroke

Evening Standard

Cardinals to meet for first time since Pope’s death to confirm funeral details

Pope Francis, 88, died after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

The Independent UK

Who are the UK and Ireland cardinals who could be next pope?

There are only five cardinals in the UK and Ireland

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Catholics mourn ‘merciful’ Pope after death aged 88 following stroke

A special mass was held at Westminster Cathedral on Easter Monday in Francis’s memory.

The Independent UK

King and religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88

The pontiff had recently resumed some official duties earlier this month during his recovery from pneumonia.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Westminster pays tribute after Pope Francis dies aged 88

Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: ‘A voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being … is now silent.’

Evening Standard

Assisted dying Bill process ‘thorough’ says MP as colleague brands it ‘a mess’

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Commons this month for further debate.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying Bill once-in-a-lifetime chance for change, says former prosecutor

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Commons this month for further debate.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying: MP says Bill process ‘rigorous’ but cardinal brands it ‘flawed’

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Commons this month for further debate.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying: Catholic leader wishes Justin Welby was alongside him in debate

A group of faith leaders have signed a letter opposing Kim Leadbeater’s Bill.

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