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People attend a religious service for the late Pope Francis, following the announcement of his death, at the St. Joseph cathedral in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, April 21, 2025

Video. Romanian Catholics mourn Pope Francis with special mass and prayers

Updated: 23/04/2025 - 11:52 GMT+2

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, and services in his honour have been held by Catholics worldwide including those in Romania.

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