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USA TODAY · 3h

Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican may extend the opening hours of St. Peter’s Basilica beyond the established time of midnight, the Vatican Press office said.

Cebu Daily News on MSN · 1h

Pope Francis now in St. Peter’s Basilica

Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday, the start of three days of public viewing ahead of the pontiff’s funeral.

Pope Francis, funeral

CNN on MSN · 9h

Thousands queue to see Pope Francis’ body ahead of funeral

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral Saturday, expected to be attended by world leaders including US President Donald Trump.

Chicago Sun-Times · 1d

Now that Pope Francis has died, what happens next?

Here's a look at the well-choreographed transition process and what experts including the Rev. Robin Ryan of the Catholic Theological Union and the Rev. Stan Chu Ilo of DePaul University say.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis’s funeral will be Saturday. Here’s what it will look like.

Tens of thousands of people are expected at the funeral, including Catholic mourners, cardinals and world leaders.

‘The View’ Host Joy Behar Says She’s Worried Pope Francis Will Be Replaced By “Some Conservative Guy” Who’s “Anti-Gay”

The religious scholars took to their talk show show today to discuss replacing the pope, and host Joy Behar expressed her ...

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Longtime Trump advisor suggests Pope Francis is not in heaven: ‘Rather warm where he is right now’

This comment comes roughly 12 hours after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote, "Evil is being defeated by the hand of God." ...

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'I saw Pope Francis' body and couldn't believe people were taking pictures on their phones'

Pope Francis' lying-in-state has been taken over by people holding up their smartphones in crowds as they try to capture the ...

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‘Like the Catholic Super Bowl’: Pope Francis is barely cold and the internet is obsessed with memeing his replacement

Fans of Pope Francis are hoping for a similar choice, such as Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle—a progressive who would be the ...

Taste of Country on MSN2d

Who Is the New Pope Now That Pope Francis Has Died?

Catholics around the world are wondering who the new pope will be now that Pope Francis has passed away. Francis, who was ...

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The pope called them every night until his final hours. Now, Gaza’s Christians cling to the hope he left behind

The final call lasted 30 seconds. Just enough time to say hello and ask if everyone was okay. But for Gaza’s tiny Christian ...

Smoke signals and soul-searching: Catholics reflect as church awaits new Pope

Catholics worldwide mourn Pope Francis’ death as 135k cardinals gather to elect his successor, sparking debate and reflection ...

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Cardinal Dolan and New York pray for Pope Francis, head to Rome

The funeral for Francis, the first first Latin American pontiff, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Square in The ...

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