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A nine-day period of mourning begins in Rome

The eyes of the world were on St Peter’s Square this weekend for the funeral Mass of Pope Franc...

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06.45 28 Apr 2025


A nine-day period of mourning begins in Rome


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06.45 28 Apr 2025


The eyes of the world were on St Peter’s Square this weekend for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis. Now, a nine-day period of mourning begins, after which the conclave to elect his successor will take place.  

 Speaking live from Rome was Vatican Correspondent for EWTN Colm Flynn. 


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