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BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
Burton-upon-Trent man charged with murder over woman's death
A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a woman who died at a property in Cole, 38, is charged over the death of 39-year-old Lisa Holland at a house on Victoria Crescent, Burton-on-Trent on 20 October has also been charged with engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour in a Cole, from Burton-on-Trent, appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Wednesday, and at Stafford Crown Court on Thursday. He was remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance on 11 September, with a trial provisionally set for February. Ms Holland's family continued to be supported by specialist officers, police said. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Sky News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Pope Francis latest: Thousands queuing as first mourners file past pontiff's open casket
Around 20,000 filling St Peter's Square Our team in Rome has just given us a little information from the Vatican. There are 20,000 people crowding St Peter's Square at the moment, according to estimations. Around 80 cardinals have arrived in the Italian capital, although it is unclear how many of them are electors (those who will have a say on who the next pontiff will be). And to give you a sense of the global attention, 2,000 journalists have applied for accreditation - which gives them access to events at the Vatican. An extra press room is being set up to accommodate the media. First mourners file in to see the Pope lying in state We're seeing the first mourners file into St Peter's Basilica to pay respects to Pope Francis - you can also watch live in the stream at the top of the page. This is the first of three days for public viewing, with the pontiff's funeral taking place on Saturday. The basilica is open until midnight and tomorrow mourners can enter from 7am and again have until midnight to see the Pope's body. On Friday, entry is from 7am, but it will close to the public at the earlier time of 7pm. All given times are local. In pictures: Crowds wait outside St Peter's Basilica The public will be allowed into St Peter's Basilica in just a few minutes to see the Pope's coffin. Crowds have packed the Vatican, and they have until midnight today to see the pontiff's body. View from St Peter's Square: Sense of peace for faithful Our correspondent Lisa Holland has just watched this morning's procession in St Peter's Square. "It's been a difficult time for followers of the Catholic Church seeing Pope Francis be so unwell over these past few months," she says. "So now there's a sense of peace that they can be with him to pay their respects." Speaking to those gathered, she says itis clear that people have made considerable sacrifices to be a part of today's proceedings. One young man came from America for the now-suspended canonisation of the first saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis. Another woman cycled a huge distance to get in line to see the Pope. "Whether it is just being in the square or actually queuing to try to go and personally pay their respects to Pope Francis lying in state, these people making huge strides just to be part of [it]," Holland says. In pictures: Pope Francis lies in state Pope Francis is now lying in state in St Peter's Basilica. At his request, his coffin was placed low to the ground - breaking for the first time the Vatican's tradition to place the body of the pontiff on a catafalque. Ceremony concludes - with public mourning to begin shortly With the arrival of Pope Francis's coffin inside St Peter's Basilica and the conclusion of the Liturgy of the Word, the procession (or "translation" as it's also known) is complete. Those gathered will now make their way out of the basilica after filing past the pontiff - leaving the Pope to lie in state. Public viewings of the Pope's coffin begin at about 10am UK time. Cardinal delivers liturgy Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell has just completed the Liturgy of the Word. He and others read from sections of the bible, met with occasional responses from the congregation. They also sang the Lord's Prayer in Latin. A choir now sings to mark the end of the process. Pope's body 'purified' with incense Ahead of the Liturgy of the Word, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, sprinkled the body of Pope Francis with holy water and "purified" it with incense. It harks back to the birth of Christ - with one of the gifts brought by the three wise men being incense. The cardinal will now read from the gospel. Prayer service to take place ahead of public mourning The translation - or transference of Pope Francis's coffin to St Peter's Basilica - is almost over. Next is the Liturgy of the Word - which is a part of the Catholic mass made up of bible readings. The public will be able to come and view the Pope lying in state in a little over an hour's time. Coffin reaches St Peter's Basilica Pope Francis's body and the accompanying procession have just entered St Peter's Basilica. Each of the saints are now called, by song, to pray for Pope Francis. There will be a prayer service before the public are allowed to enter to pay their final respects.
Sky News
23-04-2025
- General
- Sky News
Pope Francis latest: Pope Francis's coffin moved to St Peter's Basilica for public mourning
Procession nearing conclusion This translation - or transference of Pope Francis's coffin to St Peter's Basilica - is almost over. The public will be able to come and view the Pope lying in state in a little over an hour's time. Coffin reaches St Peter's Basilica Pope Francis's body and the accompanying procession have just entered St Peter's Basilica. Each of the saints are now called, by song, to pray for Pope Francis. There will be a prayer service before the public are allowed to enter to pay their final respects. The mood is sombre, quiet and reflective - in stark contrast to yesterday Our correspondent Lisa Holland is in St Peter's Square watching the procession. "The mood is sombre, quiet, reflective," she says. "Yesterday, this square was full of hustle and bustle - today couldn't feel more different." The gathered faithful are being respectful, she says, with many craning their necks to get a better view of the coffin as it enters the basilica. Many are taking photographs. "This is a square that has said its goodbyes to so many popes over the years, but every one feels different," Holland says. Speaking to people queuing to see Pope Francis lying in state, the overwhelming message is one of gratitude. "Everyone I've spoken to says they came to say thank you," she says. Procession reaches St Peter's Square The Pope has just been carried under the great tower of the bells, with the procession now moving out directly in front of those gathered in St Peter's Square. The crowds remain silent, with the only sounds remaining singing and the bells tolling. Pope's coffin carried out We've just seen the coffin of Pope Francis outside Casa Santa Marta for the first time. He is carried by pole bearers and escorted, as he was in life, by the Swiss guard. Bells continue to ring out, with Psalm 115 also being sung by an assembled choir. Cardinals led out to St Peter's Square The gathered cardinals have now been led outside to the sound of singing and bells tolling. Pope Francis's coffin will follow shortly. Procession begins With the opening prayer finished, the procession accompanying the Pope's coffin is now officially under way. Pope Francis will be moved from Casa Santa Marta to St Peter's Basilica via the Piazza Santa Marta and Piazza dei Protomartiri Romani. Psalms will be read aloud as his coffin is moved. Prayer read ahead of translation Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, is now leading prayers before the Pope's coffin is moved. Before he started the prayer, he blessed the Pope's body with holy water. The Vatican published the prayer ahead of today's service: "Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, we now accompany the mortal remains of our Pope Francis to the Vatican Basilica. "As we now leave his home, let us thank the Lord for the countless gifts that he bestowed on the Christian people through his servant, Pope Francis. "Let us ask him, in his mercy and kindness, to grant the late Pope an eternal home in the kingdom of heaven, and to comfort with celestial hope the papal family, the Church in Rome and the faithful throughout the world." Procession about to begin The Swiss guards are preparing to transfer Pope Francis's coffin from Casa Santa Marta to St Peter's Basilica in the next few minutes - a process known as translation. Here's the view inside the Casa Santa Marta... Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, will lead a prayer before Pope Francis's body is moved. A large congregation is seated outside in St Peter's Square to observe the procession... A reminder you can watch events live in the stream at the top of the page. Briton queuing to say 'thank you' to Pope Our correspondent Lisa Holland has been speaking to mourners in St Peter's Square this morning - with public viewings of the Pope's coffin to begin at around 10am UK time. One of those gathered is John from Stockport, who is lining up to pay his respects. He says he came to "say thank you" to a great pope. Watch his interview here:
