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Correspondent gives update from St. Peter's Square

Our correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov gives us an overview of the atmosphere here at the Vatican following the translation of Pope Francis' body from Casa Santa Marta into St. Peter's Basilica, as the faithful line up to pay their respects to the Holy Father, and a look ahead to the funeral on Saturday morning.

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Cardinal Reina leads Rosary at the Basilica of St Mary Major

On Wednesday evening Cardinal Baldassare Reina leads the Rosary at Saint Mary Major, the third Rosary prayed in memory of Pope Francis at the papal Basilica.

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Second General Congregation of Cardinals held in the Vatican

Cardinals present in Rome gather for the second General Congregation and approve the programme for the Novemdiales, the ancient nine-day period of mourning for the late Pope Francis.

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Novemdiales: Cardinals set schedule for nine days of mourning

Pope Francis' funeral Mass will mark the beginning of an ancient tradition of holding nine consecutive days of mourning, which will be marked by Eucharistic celebrations held in suffrage for the late Pope.

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Pope Francis: A Joyful Easter even when all is not well

The news of the death of Pope Francis came like a sharp wave to break our celebration of the resurrection of Christ on Easter Monday. Death during a festivity tends to ruin it, yet our hearts cannot but pour out words of thanksgiving to God for the life of an ancestor in faith.

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