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Filipino cardinals start arriving in Rome ahead of Pope Francis funeral, conclave
Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines president Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David and Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula have departed for the Vatican to attend Pope Francis' funeral and the subsequent papal conclave.
Pope Francis passed away on Monday, and his funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter's Square.
Fifty heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs, including Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., US President Donald Trump, Argentina's President Javier Milei, and Britain's Prince William, will attend the funeral.
Cardinal David acknowledged that the primary expectation for cardinals is to be present for the conclave to elect a new Pope, which is anticipated to begin between May 5-10.
Cardinal Orlando Quevedo has also arrived in Rome but will not participate in the conclave, though he will attend meetings in the coming days.
Only Cardinal Tagle, Cardinal Advincula, and Cardinal David are cardinal-electors who will partake in the conclave to elect the next Pope.
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