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Thousands pay respect to Pope Francis

Watch live: Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican

Throngs of mourners are lining St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Pope Francis' body to lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica as the faithful mourn

Pope Francis’ body will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state allowing the Catholic faithful to pay their respects to the Argentine pope.

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

Staunchly Catholic Philippines Begins Period of Mourning for Pope Francis

The Philippines began a period of national mourning for Pope Francis on Wednesday, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordering flags on all state buildings across the staunchly Roman Catholic country to fly at half-mast to honour the pontiff.

Pope Francis, Funeral

The New York Times · 5h

What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements

A pope’s death is confirmed by the head of the Vatican’s health department and the cardinal chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, who becomes the Vatican’s de facto administrator. The pope’s body is dressed in a white cassock and brought to the pope’s private chapel.

The Washington Post · 1d

Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

Cardinals are meeting at the Vatican to make the first decisions about running the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis VATICAN CITY — Cardinals will meet Tuesday at the Vatican to begin scheduling Pope Francis' funeral and burial,

Reuters · 1d

Catholics worldwide mourn the death of Pope Francis

Members of the 1.4 billion-member global Catholic community expressed grief on Monday at the death of Pope Francis aged 88, many praising him as a humble man who stood up for the marginalized. Is the dollar losing its appeal as Trump tariffs hit?

Watch livestream: Mourners gather in Vatican City after Pope Francis dies at 88

Hundreds of visitors gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Monday, April 21 to mourn the death of Pope Francis.

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Who will be the next pope? Some hints to watch for

No one knows who the world's Catholic cardinals will choose to succeed Pope Francis as the new leader of the global Catholic ...

Travel Noire on MSN18h

Where Is Vatican City? — The Country Where The Pope Lived And Died

Following the death of Pope Francis, Christians from all over the world will flock to Vatican City, a country surrounded by ...

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5 things to know about Vatican City: the world’s smallest country where the Pope is the "President"

Vatican City, the smallest country, is led by the Pope as its monarch, featuring unique systems, historic landmarks, and attracting 25,000 visitors daily.

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Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?

Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica ...

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Who Chooses the Next Pope—and Who Chose Them?

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

JD Vance visits the Vatican for Easter weekend. Did he meet with Pope Francis?

Vice President JD Vance, who has a home in East Walnut Hills, converted to Catholicism six years ago at a church in Greater ...

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The life and legacy of Pope Francis

We're live in Vatican City as Roman Catholics mourn Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the church - who's died of a stroke and heart failure aged 88. We look at his legacy, and ask what ...

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