The public will get a chance to pay respects to Pope Francis during a public viewing ahead of his Saturday funeral, the Vatican says.
What to Know
- The world is paying tribute to Pope Francis, who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, following his death yesterday at the age of 88.
- Francis’ funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET), the Vatican said, with Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presiding over the funeral liturgy.
- Francis' body will be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica tomorrow morning for worshippers to pay their respects ahead of his funeral Saturday, the Vatican said.
- American cardinal Kevin Farrell has become the acting head of the Vatican until the College of Cardinals chooses the pope's successor during the conclave that will follow his funeral.
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