The College of Cardinals expected to meet at Vatican on Tuesday to discuss funeral arrangements for late Pope Francis

The papal funeral is expected to be held on Saturday; many leaders, including US President Donald Trump expected to attend

Around 200 cardinals to gather to elect the next pope in 15 to 20 days

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday

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Vatican confirms Pope Francis' funeral will be held at 8 am (GMT) on Saturday, April 26

The decision comes at cardinals meeting Tuesday

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88

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⛪️ Pope Francis will be laid to rest at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy, according to his will

🇻🇦 Funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, Vatican confirms

⏩ Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88

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⏩ Commemorations in honour of the late Pope Francis are taking place all over the world