Cardinals to meet to confirm Pope’s funeral details

Cardinals will meet this morning for the first time since Pope Francis died to confirm the details of his funeral.

The world will be watching Vatican City after the death of the 88-year-old pontiff on Easter Monday.

Francis died after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican said.

Tributes poured in from around the world yesterday, including from President Michael D Higgins and other world leaders, with many praising the Pope for his advocacy for the marginalised.

President Higgins said there was a “warmth” to the Pope, and that he brought a “unique humility” to the role.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Francis had…

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