Vatican sets out nine days of mourning for pope from Saturday

Published April 24, 2025 1:38am

A view of St. Peter's Basilica, as Pope Francis lies in state, as seen from Rome, Italy April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican on Wednesday announced plans for the traditional nine days of mourning for Pope Francis, which will start on Saturday, the day of his funeral.

There will be daily events at St Peter's Basilica for the so-called "novemdiales", which will last until Sunday May 4. — Agence France-Presse

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