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Pittsburghers in Rome share ‘somber’ experience seeing Pope Francis lying in state
Local Pittsburghers are among the tens of thousands of mourners who observed Pope Francis lying in state on Thursday.
Pope Francis' funeral will feature huge security operation in Rome
From patrols on the River Tiber to surveillance drones and snipers deployed around St. Peter's Square, Rome is preparing to ...
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President Michael D Higgins travels to Rome for Pope's funeral
President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have travelled to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. The President ...
Pope Francis' doctor says pontiff died 'without suffering, at home'
Two hours after falling ill, the pope died, having suffered a stroke. “He died without suffering, at home,″ Alfieri told the ...
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How the Pope's death will affect visiting Rome during an already busy Jubilee year
An estimated 35 million visitors will descend on Rome for the 2025 Jubilee. Here are tips from local experts for avoiding the ...
When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...
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Troy financial analyst extends Rome trip to attend Pope’s funeral
People continue to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who is lying in state in Rome. One of those tens of thousands of ...
Pope Francis' funeral: Donald Trump, Prince William among world leaders attending
His memorial service is set for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) and his body will be buried at Rome's ...