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The Vatican said more than 90,000 people had bid farewell to the pontiff by Thursday evening at the basilica, which will stay open into the night as long as there are mourners.
Pope Francis's body was moved to St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects ahead of a funeral expected to bring U.S. President Donald Trump and dozens of ...
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state for three days of public mourning for the Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and ...
Hundreds of thousands filled St. Peter’s Square and lined the streets of Vatican City to bid a solemn farewell to a widely ...
So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected ...
The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.