US EditionPope’s final words of thanks to nurse revealed as funeral plans begin
- Pope Francis thanked his nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti, for encouraging him to greet crowds one last time before his death.
- He died at age 88 from a stroke and coronary failure on Monday morning.
- His body will lie in state at St Peter's Basilica, where hundreds of thousands are expected to pay their respects before his funeral on Saturday.
- Francis will be buried at the Basilica of St Mary Major, marking a historic first for papal burials.
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Prince William will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on behalf of his father, King Charles III
Prince William will travel to Vatican City on Saturday 26 April to attend the funeral of Pope Francis as the official representative of the British Royal Family and his father, King Charles III. The presence of the heir to the throne in the last farewell to the Pontiff is neither casual nor circumstantial: he responds to a carefully maintained protocolary tradition in the British monarchy and also reaffirms his role as the future supreme chief o…
The Canberra Times
canberradaily.com.au'He did not suffer': the Pope's final moments revealed
Pope Francis - known to push himself to exhaustion - spent his final day working, defying the advice...
The US Sun
The SunPope Francis' final words to nurse revealed as thousands flock to Vatican
THE Pope’s last words included thanks to his nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St Peter’s Square one last time, the Vatican has said. And the ailing pontiff asked the medic “Do you think I can manage it?” before Easter Sunday’s Popemobile ride. ReutersThe body of Pope Francis is placed in an open casket at the Vatican[/caption] GettyThe late Pope’s last words included thanks to his nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in …
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