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Here's how to watch Pope Francis's funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV

Here's how to watch Pope Francis's funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV

Mourners are expected to gather for Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican says the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. local time, which is 4 a.m. ET.
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Pope Francis' funeral is set to begin, in a ceremony he helped reimagine

Pope Francis' funeral is set to begin, in a ceremony he helped reimagine

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor: Presidents and princes will attend his funeral in St.
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Trump will pay his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him on some issues

Trump will pay his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him on some issues

ROME (AP) — President Donald Trump will be among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending Saturday's funeral for Pope Francis , where he'll personally pay his respects to the Roman Catholic leader who pointedly disagreed with him o
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Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St.
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Thousands flock to central Mexico to celebrate Saint Mark's Day

Thousands flock to central Mexico to celebrate Saint Mark's Day

AGUASCALIENTES, México (AP) — There’s a corner in central Mexico where much revolves around a revered saint. The neighborhood’s name? Saint Mark's. The name of the local Catholic church? You guessed it, St. Mark's.
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Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute

Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica , near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it reflects his “humble, simple and essential’’ life, the archbishop who administers the basilica said Friday.
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About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

VATICAN CITY (AP) — More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners, church and political leaders that ended Friday, when his coffin was sealed ahead of his state funeral in St.
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Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years

Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The day before he died, in his final public address, Pope Francis expressed an Easter Sunday message of unity and an appeal for the marginalized and migrants.
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Canada's envoy to Vatican: Pope Francis funeral will unite a rare range of humanity

Canada's envoy to Vatican: Pope Francis funeral will unite a rare range of humanity

OTTAWA — Canada's ambassador to the Holy See says the Vatican will be the capital of the world Saturday during the funeral of Pope Francis, who earned the respect of vastly different people.
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Argentina reacts to Pope Francis' death

PHOTO COLLECTION: Argentina reacts to Pope Francis' death

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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