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What to Know About Pope Francis’ Saturday Morning Funeral

Apr 25, 2025

Saturday’s funeral will kick off the traditional Novendiales, nine consecutive days of mourning for the suffrage of the late pope. He will be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.

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What to Know About Pope Francis’ Saturday Morning Funeral

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