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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 ...
Losing Francis was “as if you’re losing your grandfather, your very wise grandfather,” one mourner told NBC News.
Crowds of believers flocked to St Peter's Basilica on Thursday to pay their respects to Pope Francis on the second day of the ...
Pope Francis introduced changes to the papal funeral rites in 2024 which were aimed at simplifying the ceremonies.
Thousands of mourners have visited the Vatican to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who is lying in state, and some have ...
The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Easter Monday after more than a decade leading the church. Here's what ...
Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth, humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...
Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...
The Holy See confirmed details of the funeral for Pope Francis, noting it will begin on the first day of the Novendials nine-day mourning period. Here's everything you need to know about the ...
Pittsburgh’s connection to the Vatican was spotlighted for all the world to see this week. Pope Francis’ initial resting spot ...