Applause rang out as the wooden coffin, inlaid with a large cross, was brought out of St. Peter's Basilica and into the sun-filled square by white-gloved, black-suited pallbearers.

Pilgrims flock to pay tribute to pope lying in state

Following Pope Francis's death on April 21, there has been a surge in home viewership of the 2024 drama film “Conclave”.

Tributes to the Argentine pontiff, a lifelong lover of the beautiful game, who died on Monday at the age of 88, have been peppered with football metaphors in his homeland.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told UNB yesterday.

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta at 7:35am.

Pope Francis died yesterday, aged 88, prompting mourning across the world for the energetic reformer who inspired devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists during a 12-year papacy.

Following are reactions to death o Pope Francis

Here are some facts about Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88

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After Benedict died in 2022, Francis became the first sitting pope in modern history to lead a papal funeral.

Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas, hailing from Argentina, which is more famous for its football.