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Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis
Losing Francis was “as if you’re losing your grandfather, your very wise grandfather,” one mourner told NBC News.
Vatican keeps St. Peter’s open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout
So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all ...
Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state for second day
Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
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Pope tomb in Ligurian marble,sole inscription 'Franciscus'
Pope Francis's tomb has been made of Ligurian marble and only bears the inscription Franciscus, his name in Latin, the ...
Pope Francis has died. How will they choose a new pope?
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Easter Monday after more than a decade leading the church. Here's what ...
Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted
Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...
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Pope Francis’ Holy Week
EDITORIAL: In the final days and hours of his life, the Holy Father gave us a moving demonstration of the works of mercy.
Pope Francis lies in state as faithful, and others, bid farewell
Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral. But the thousands of people lining up to see Francis on ...
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 ...
Mourners line up in St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects to Pope Francis: See photos
Tens of thousands of mourners filtered into St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope ...
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Pope Francis cared deeply about Holy Land, Jews, but left ‘sour taste’ after Oct. 7
Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth, humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...
‘This Moment Is Critical.’ Whither Progressive Christians After Pope Francis?
“This moment is critical now,” Bishop Sean W. Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, said. “For those of us who ...