Live: Vatican to hold first public prayer for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square

A senior Vatican cardinal will lead a first prayer service in St. Peter's Square at 7:30pm local time (1730 GMT) to mark the death of Pope Francis. The first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on Monday at the age of 88, ending an often turbulent reign as he sought to overhaul the institution. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for the latest developments. 

Apr 21, 2025 - 13:00
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Live: Vatican to hold first public prayer for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square
A senior Vatican cardinal will lead a first prayer service in St. Peter's Square at 7:30pm local time (1730 GMT) to mark the death of Pope Francis. The first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on Monday at the age of 88, ending an often turbulent reign as he sought to overhaul the institution. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for the latest developments. 

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