Complications arose as he was diagnosed with bilateral pnuemonia.
Charles met with the pontiff just days before his death as well.
ABC News will also cover the developments of the upcoming papal conclave and the installation of the new Pope.
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ABC News Group will provide ongoing programming throughout the week, including on all ABC News programs and platforms.
ABC News Live, Americas No.
ET and ODonnells anchoring of The Funeral of Pope Francis with John Dickerson overlooking St. Peters Basilica.
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Beginning at 3 a.m. On Saturday at 3 a.m. Commercial connection Canale 5 will also run coverage around.
LaSexta is also expected to carry the funeral.
Beginning at 3:45 a.m. Christina Ruffini will also join live from Washington D.C. to provide in-depth analysis throughout the proceedings.
MSNBCs The Weekend will pick up coverage from 7 to 10 a.m.
ET, with co-hosts Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez, providing continued analysis.
Additional contributions will be provided by priests and other key figures from the Christian community.
Host Hena Doba will resume special coverage on the networks signature morning show,Morning in Americaat 7 a.m.
