VATICAN CITY - The funeral service of Pope Francis takes place in St Peter's Square on Saturday.
Thousands of mourners, cardinals, dignitaries, and world leaders, are expected to attend.
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The Pontiff has been lying in state at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
He died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
eNCA correspondent, John Bevir brings the latest from the Vatican ahead of the funeral.