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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 ...
Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice
Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well ...
Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis
Roman neighbors and retired flight attendants Aurelia Ballarini and Francesca Codato came to pay respects to Pope Francis on ...
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Pope Francis’ historic appointments: 4 women helping to lead the Vatican
Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican.
Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state
Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...
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Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter’s Square but was thankful he did, report says
Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died, though he ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...