Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
The Vatican published Tuesday a photo and video of Pope Francis in his open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand.
The images were taken in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Francis’s residence at the Vatican where he died Monday, age 88.
Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, days after the popular pontiff died at age 88.
History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. He last appeared in public on Sunday with an Easter blessing and popemobile tour through a cheering crowd in St. Peter’s Square.
In a requiem mass on Tuesday morning for Pope Francis’s eternal repose, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula remembered how the late pope became a reminder of how the Church should open its doors to the poor.
The mass, attended by Faithful Catholics nationwide, was held at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros.
Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts  was laid to rest with full honors on Tuesday, April 22, at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.
Escorted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Aunor’s casket draped with the Philippine flag began with a departure honor, followed by a funeral march from the heroes’ gate to the designated burial site.
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Tuesday that her lawyers are confident that she will win her impeachment trial before the Senate.
Duterte made the pronouncement when asked about her recent endorsement of senatorial candidates and allegations that it was an attempt to gain allies in the Senate ahead of her impeachment trial.
Seven unidentified men were found stabbed to death in a bakery in Antipolo City on Tuesday morning, according to police.
In a report, the Antipolo Police said the massacre occurred in Purok 1, Zone 8 of Barangay Cupang at approximately 6 a.m. on April 22.