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Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...
Pope Francis funeral updates: Pope Francis laid to rest after historic funeral in front of 250,000
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be mourned and buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of ...
Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says
ROME -- Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying ...
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An intimate look at Pope Francis's life at the Vatican
Each morning Pope Francis awoke before dawn in his modest accommodation at Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican guest­house ... of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, Pope Francis celebrates the ...
Sistine Chapel closes for conclave: What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
Pope Francis’s final moments revealed: How doctor knew he was gone, and his last regret
The head of Pope Francis’s medical team has revealed new details about the pontiff’s final moments.The 88-year-old died ...
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The Legacy of Pope Francis
Pope Francis' legacy with LGBTQ people mirrors the example of Jesus: Francis was not afraid to be present with us, reaching ...