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Pope Francis’ funeral, held on Saturday morning (26), is chaired by the dean of the Cardinal College, Giovanni Battista Re.
The 91 -year -old Italian was ordered by the Diocese of Brescia in 1957. In 2001, Pope John Paul II proclaimed him Cardinal.
He was elected dean of the Cardinal College in 2020, and Pope Francis extended his term in February this year.
He participated in April 2005, which elected Pope Benedict XVI, and March 2013, who elected Pope Francis.
