Pope Francis's funeral to be held on Saturday, many world leaders expected

The body of Pope Francis is placed in an open casket during the rite of the declaration of death in Santa Marta residence at the Vatican, April 21, 2025. PHOTO | REUTERS

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  • The pontiff spent five weeks in hospital earlier this year suffering from double pneumonia.

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