Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, countries declare days of mourning
The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments.
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The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-dies-world-reacts-vatican-prepares-for-conclave
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00:00There's shock and grief among the crowds gathering here at the Vatican following the news of the death of Pope Francis
00:06after his passing the Vatican has officially entered a period of Sede Vacante empty seat.
00:13Cardinal Kevin Farrow, who became the de facto administrator of the Vatican,
00:18will preside over the right of certifying the Pope's death and placing his body in a coffin at around 8pm local time here in Rome.
00:27That's according to a Vatican statement.
00:30International leaders will attend his funeral, the date of which has not yet been confirmed.
00:36The next Pope will be chosen by the College of Cardinals.
00:41Just over 130 of them are eligible to vote.
00:45That is cardinal electors under the age of 80.
00:48They're expected to travel to Rome in the coming days to attend the funeral and elect the next pontiff.
00:55Giorgio Orlandi for Euronews.
00:57In the Vatican.