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PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Tomb inside St. Mary Major Basilica
A white rose is placed on the tomb of Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP ...
When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
Cardinals meet at the Vatican to pick new pope
Foreign Correspondent Maggie Rulli and Colleen Dulle, an associate editor at America magazine, joins ABC News Live to discuss ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Funeral Global Reax
Archbishop Francisco Escalante Molina, third left, Auxiliary Bishop Andrea Lembo, fourth left, and other priests lay flowers ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It
The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Funeral Attendees
The coffin of Pope Francis is carried in front of dignitaries, including President Donald Trump, center, and French President ...
Watch Live: Pope Francis' funeral underway as Vatican lays late pontiff to rest
The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.