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Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...
Pope Francis dies: Who will be the next Pope? Here’s a look at top contenders and Vatican’s secretive election process
Following Pope Francis’s death, speculation is mounting over potential successors, including Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke from ...
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After Pope Francis' death, debates begin over his successor
In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...
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When is Pope Francis' funeral? Vatican lays out plan for period of mourning
The Vatican laid out a plan for Pope Francis' funeral and the period of mourning following the pontiff's death. The funeral ...
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The life and legacy of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff. He was also the first to ...
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Sacred Heart University honors Pope Francis with special mass
Pope Francis died on Monday morning, leaving a void in people’s hearts and a question mark on the future of the Roman ...
‘Conclave’ Viewership Soars After Pope Francis’ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Viewers
The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a ...
No evidence silver hammer used to confirm the pope's death
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...
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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...
Key terms for understanding what is happening at Vatican following Pope Francis’ death | AP Explains
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
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Pope's Vatican 'family' pay tearful respects
VATICAN CITY - In the chapel of the Vatican's Santa Marta residence, where Pope Francis lived and died, a nun prayed on ...
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Africans root for first Black pope in modern history
Africans are hoping one of their own could become the first Black pope in modern history and build on Francis's legacy of championing the developing world, though the chances of that happening appear ...