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Who are Canada’s cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

  • The fourth General Congregation of Cardinals, attended by 149 Cardinals, focused on the Church during the interregnum after the Pope's death, according to Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See Press Office.
  • Archbishop Diego Ravelli stated that Pope Francis's funeral would be the funeral of a shepherd, not of a sovereign, and the body won't be exposed on a catafalque.
  • Approximately 150,000 people have paid their respects to the late Pope in St. Peter’s Basilica as of Friday noon, and the Vatican Basilica will close at 7:00 PM.
  • The Conclave to elect Pope Francis's successor is set to happen between May 6 and May 12, with 135 Cardinal-electors, most of whom were appointed by Francis, shaping the future direction of the Church.
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Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of a funeral Saturday. The mourning period is expected to ...

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Who are Canada’s cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church.

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