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Tear-filled mourners come together at vigils across the globe for Pope Francis in the wake of his death aged 88 - as Vatican confirms pontiff's final wishes

Thousands of mourners have tonight gathered for a Rosary prayer vigil in front of St Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, to commemorate the life of Pope Francis, who today died at the age of 88.

The Guardian view on Pope Francis: an outsider who was a force for good in the world | Editorial

The Argentine pontiff was a vital progressive influence on issues such as migration, and fought for a more merciful, less rigid Catholic church

Defying doctors’ orders to rest following his battle wit…

‘He was humble and close to the people’: Catholics pay respects to Pope Francis

Worshippers gathered in Rome for the Easter weekend reflect on legacy of pontiff who pushed the limits

Bill Nicoletti and his family, from Philadelphia, were among the thousands gathered in St Peter’s…

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Pope Francis' lying in state plans: How pontiff's body will be dressed and where his coffin will be held for tens of thousands of Catholics to pay their respects

Pope Francis's body is set to be moved into St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican later this week, where he will lie in state for three days before his funeral.

The Pope's last blessings: Tiny little babies and small children were Pope Francis's last blessings as he was driven through St Peter's Square yesterday before his death today aged 88

Footage of the brief exchange outside the Vatican yesterday is now deeply poignant following the pontiff's death today at the age of 88.

Pope Francis: outsider whose reforming mission made him an ally of progressives

The pontiff took on church traditionalists and rightwing populism, making powerful enemies on the way

In his first words from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica in 2013, the newly elected Pope Francis…

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