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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica
The bells of St. Peter’s tolled Wednesday as the body of Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived ...
Pope Francis lying in state for 3 days ahead of funeral at the Vatican
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...
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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis lies in state as Vatican announces Friday coffin sealing
Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa ...
The Latest: The Vatican opens St. Peter’s Basilica to public to pay final respects to Pope Francis
The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an ...
Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Who Leads the Catholic Church Between Popes?
Meet the Irish-American Camerlengo and Italian dean who are in charge of administering the Church during this interim period.
How Francis broke a church taboo with LGBTQ+ outreach
Francis never changed church doctrine on homosexuality or budged on the question of marriage. But he offered a revolutionary ...