Pope's funeral expected on Friday

The College of Cardinals convened in the Vatican today and Italian news agencies reported that it decided that Pope John Paul’s funeral will be held on Friday at 9am Irish time.

Pope's funeral expected on Friday
Mon, 04 Apr, 2005 - 12:50

The College of Cardinals convened in the Vatican today and Italian news agencies reported that it decided that Pope John Paul’s funeral will be held on Friday at 9am Irish time.

ANSA and Apcom cited “well-informed” but unidentified sources on the funeral. Under Vatican tradition, it would have to be held between Wednesday and Friday.

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