Pope Francis health: How the papal funeral will be different this time
The Catholic Church is almost 2,000 years old, and over the centuries, the protocol for papal funerals has been codified and ...
Pope Francis fears the worst?—Swiss Guard allegedly rehearsing his funeral: Shocking report emerges
Reports suggest the Swiss Guard has been rehearsing Pope Francis’ funeral procedures amid concerns over his worsening health, ...
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next
Pope Francis' recent bout with pneumonia, which landed him in the hospital for the fourth time, fueled speculation in Rome.
What Happens When a Pope Dies?
When a pope dies, after the camerlengo certifies the passing, the pope's ring is removed and destroyed to mark the end of his ...
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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next – even before ‘Conclave’
FILE– The tapestries showing late Pope John Paul II, left, and Pope John XXIII hang from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica as faithful and pilgrims crowd St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican ...
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Three ways Pope Francis should fix the procedures for papal illness, death and elections
Every time Pope Francis catches a cold, I get anxious. When he goes to the hospital, I panic. I love Francis and hope he can ...
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Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? Pontiff Reportedly To Be Laid At Santa Maria Maggiore
Francis' coffin will remain open until the night before his funeral. Since St Peter's Basilica was completed in 1626, more than 75% of popes have been buried in its grottoes. Pope John Paul II was ...
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Pope alert, joking despite double pneumonia, Italy PM says
have been set at the bottom of a statue of Pope John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital, where pilgrims have been coming to pray. "I hope he recovers as soon as possible because this is the ...
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Vatican gives Pope health update after he spends nearly a week in hospital
who was elected Pope Benedict XVI after presiding over the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005. Pope Francis with his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI (Picture: AFP) The Politico report claims the ...