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Sabina Castelfranco

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Sabina Castelfranco

On WGAN Morning News, Aaron Chadbourne discusses the passing of Pope Francis with CBS reporter Sabina Castelfranco in Rome. The mood is somber, with people praising Pope Francis as a “Pope of the people.” His unexpected death has left many shocked. Pope Francis’s funeral is set for Saturday at 10 AM in St. Peter’s Square, with world leaders expected to attend. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Major, a departure from traditional Vatican burials. The focus is now on the selection of his successor, with the Conclave to begin between the 15th and 20th day after his death.

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