Pope Francis dies latest: Funeral details to be announced - plus live updates on new Pope

Funeral arrangements for Pope Francis will be discussed today as cardinals gather in the Vatican to set a date.

Francis died on Monday hours after he appeared in St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. The Vatican last night confirmed the 88-year-old died from a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

Tributes poured in from around the world on Monday, including from King Charles and other world leaders, with many praising the Pope for his advocacy for the marginalised.

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Pope Francis funeral arrangements to be discussed

Good morning and welcome back to MailOnline’s live coverage of the death of Pope Francis.

This morning, cardinals will gather in the Vatican to make arrangements for the funeral which would usually take place between four and six days following the Pope’s death.

US President Donald Trump said on social media he and his wife Melania plan to attend the funeral.

It comes after tributes to Francis poured in from across the world on Monday after his death was announced in the morning.

We will continue to report the latest news and reaction throughout the day.

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