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The scene in Rome as the world mourns Pope Francis
Photographer Federica Valabrega walked the streets of Rome and Vatican City, taking the pulse of people’s reactions to the ...
Pope’s Will Says He Wants to Be Buried in a Simple Tomb in Rome
Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where six other popes are buried.
'Make a mess': A Cincinnati priest reflects on his time in Rome with Pope Francis
The Rev. Dan Hess, who studied in Rome while Pope Francis began his papacy, described the pope's call to shake things up as ...
From Buenos Aires to Rome: Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936. He was chosen ...
Trump to attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome
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What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
From Buenos Aires to Rome: The life and times of Pope Francis
The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936. He was chosen ...
A recovering Pope Francis visits Rome prison to keep annual Holy Week appointment
Pope Francis has visited Rome’s main prison and kept an Easter season appointment to spend Holy Thursday among the least ...
What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions
After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.
Cardinals meet Tuesday at Vatican to choose date for Pope Francis’ funeral
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals will meet Tuesday at the Vatican to begin scheduling Pope Francis’ funeral and burial, planning ...
Trump will attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome despite contentious past: 'Look forward to being there!'
President Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social Monday – following news of Pope Francis's death – that he and ...
Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says: Updates
The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...