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St. Peter’s Basilica stays open overnight for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout
So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all ...
How Vatican City police are preparing for more than 170 VIPs at funeral
Vatican City and Italian State Police will be on the ground, water and in the air to prevent any security breaches at this Saturday's funeral for Pope Francis.
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements
Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...
Watch livestream: Mourners gather in Vatican City after Pope Francis dies at 88
Hundreds of visitors gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Monday, April 21 to mourn the death of Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis’ funeral: President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vatican City on April 25-26
President Droupadi Murmu will travel to the Vatican City between April 26 and April 27 to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Thursday.
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Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter’s Square but was thankful he did, report says
Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died, though he ...
Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...
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. ...