The Vatican has announced that the funeral of Pope Francis will be held at St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. (0800 GMT).
The ceremony is expected to draw world leaders and dignitaries from across the globe as the Catholic Church bids farewell to its spiritual leader.
Following his death, Francis’ open coffin was placed at the altar of the chapel in the Santa Marta guesthouse—his former residence. On Wednesday, his remains will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful
