Pope Francis live news: First images out as Vatican announces funeral date

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• The Vatican says the funeral of Pope Francis, whose death aged 88 prompted an outpouring of grief among Catholics worldwide, will be held on Saturday.
• Photos  of the late pontiff in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand, have been released.

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