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Vatican: Unusual Scenes After Pope Francis' Death; White Smoke, Church Bells & New Catholic Head
Vatican: Unusual Scenes After Pope Francis' Death; White Smoke, Church Bells & New Catholic Head ...
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Catholics in Asia honour Pope Francis, remembering his visits, prayers, and deep compassion
The Philippines mourns Pope Francis' death, with church bells ringing in Manila. Over 80% Catholic, he visited in 2015 to a ...
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Catholic Tradition Remains at Pope Francis’s Funeral
In today’s newsletter, the ritualistic sights and scenes at Pope Francis’s funeral. Plus: I watched the funeral for Pope ...
Pope Francis remembered on Long Island as a leader who "opened up doors"
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
Pope Francis dies at 88, was charismatic leader who moved to modernize Catholic Church
Pope Francis, the charismatic and conciliatory Argentinian who moved to liberalize the Roman Catholic Church, dramatically ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
Each elector swears an oath to protect the church’s freedom and the secrecy of the conclave. As the last oath is complete, ...
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World leaders and faithful bid farewell to Pope Francis as the Church prepares to choose his successor
St. Peter’s Basilica and watched the procession through Rome. As he spoke before delegations from 146 countries, the dean of ...
In the square, smartphones were held beside prayer cards. Then came Francis’ final act of quiet rebellion
As the crowd dispersed and the bells tolled one last time for the man in white, it was clear the church he left behind had been changed forever.
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Why This Historically Significant Watch Is Missing a Minute Hand
Abraham-Louis Breguet was the Henry Ford of watches. This anniversary piece honors his 1797 invention that established modern ...
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A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
Church bells toll in St. Peter’s Square and across Rome, and the white-and-gold Vatican flags will be lowered to half-staff. Emails will be sent out to summon the cardinals to the Vatican.
Why a century-old tradition has been broken as Pope Francis is buried outside the Vatican
Pope Francis was laid to rest in a location that reflected his humble approach to the grand office. Breaking with tradition, the pontiff, death at the age of 88 was announced on Easter Monday, chose a ...