Pope Francis's funeral to take place on Saturday, says Vatican

Pope Francis's funeral will be on Saturday at 10:00 local time. This is 08:00 GMT. The Vatican announced the timing.

Cardinals met in Vatican City on Tuesday to decide the date. They discussed the funeral arrangements during their meeting.

Before the funeral, Pope Francis's body will lie in an open casket. It will be in St Peter's Basilica starting Wednesday morning. Mourners can pay their respects there.

Tributes have come in from around the world. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at age 88.