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Mourners await the Pope's funeral and future of the Catholic Church

Pilgrims arrive in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Pilgrims arrive in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Copyright  Francisco Seco/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved
Copyright Francisco Seco/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved
By Giorgia Orlandi & Euronews
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Cardinals gathered at the Vatican have announced Saturday at 10am as the day and time for Pope Francis' funeral.

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Throughout Monday evening and into Tuesday, people continued gathering in St. Peter's Square following the pope's death.

His funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 am, a date confirmed by the College of Cardinals during their meeting at the Vatican on Tuesday.

Also, speculation is mounting over who could become the next pontiff, and therefore determine the future of the Roman Catholic Church.

Euronews reporter Giorgia Orlandi was among the crowds at the Vatican. Watch her full video report above to find out more.

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