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Rome says farewell to the 'people's Pope'
BBC News NI's William Crawley reflects on the mood in the city ahead of the late pontiff's funeral.
Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
When will a new pope be chosen? Here's what to know about timeline of the papal conclave
A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...
Scots in Rome and at home prepare for Pope's funeral
First Minister John Swinney is among the Scots who have travelled to the Italian capital for the ceremony.
Who Will Be Next Pope? Latest Odds As Cardinals Gather In Rome
Polymarket gives the highest chance of becoming the next pope to one of the compromise candidates between progressives and ...
'Conclave' portrays pope successor process right but also shows church as 'primitive': expert
In the wake of Pope Francis' death, viewership has spiked for "Conclave," about the choosing of a new pope. Two experts tell ...
'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death
Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere here at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.
Thousands pray inside Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where Pope Francis will be laid to rest
Thousands of people lined up to pray at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Thursday, the location where Pope Francis ...