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Argentines bid poignant farewell to countryman Pope Francis at Vatican
Argentine Marcelo Bruno jumped into a car early on Thursday and set off on the long drive to Rome from Syracuse on the island ...
A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican
Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted without ...
Vatican asks visitors not to take selfies with late pope
Vatican officials are asking visitors not to take selfies with the late Pope Francis as he lies in state inside St. Peter’s ...
China-Vatican Ties, Explained—and What a New Pope Could Mean
The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis
The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be ...
Forget the film: Vatican is preparing for the real 'Conclave'
As the Vatican prepares for the secret meeting of cardinals who will pick a successor to Pope Francis, forget - to some ...
Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP’s Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions
Associated Press reporter Nicole Winfield, who covered Pope Francis at the Vatican during his entire pontificate, earned the ...