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At shops around the Vatican, Pope Francis was a regular customer and a friend
In the streets around the Vatican, where Pope Francis used to make impromptu outings, some of the shopkeepers are mourning ...
Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...
Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis
The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
A Faithful Throng Pays Last Respects to Pope Francis
It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.
UEFA to honour Pope Francis with one-minute silence in Champions League semifinals
UEFA has announced that a one-minute silence will be observed in memory of Pope Francis ahead of all club competitions’ ...
Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state
Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...
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Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter’s Square but was thankful he did, report says
Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died, though he ...