Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. (0800 GMT) at St. Peter’s Basilica, according to a statement from the Vatican. The late pontiff’s body, currently lying in repose at the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse—his former residence—will be moved to the basilica on Wednesday ahead of the ceremony. […]

At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of […]