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Aerial view of Rome and Vatican from police helicopter patrol
The body of the 88-year-old pope, who died on Monday in his rooms at the Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse after suffering a ...
Crowds line up to visit Pope Francis’ tomb in Rome as his last resting place opens to the public
Crowds of mourners waited in line on Sunday for a chance to visit Pope Francis’ final resting place in the Santa Maria ...
Pope Francis' death: Aerial view of Vatican City, Pope's final resting place in Rome
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday (April 26) in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, ...
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Visiting Rome and the Vatican during Pope Francis’s funeral preparations: what travellers need to know
On the FCDO’s travel advice page for Italy, it reads: ‘Following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April, large crowds are expected in Rome and the Vatican City over the coming days. Please ...
Giro d’Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican’s walls in homage to Pope Francis
It could very well be the biggest sporting event ever held inside the walls of the Vatican. The Giro d’Italia will pay homage ...