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Pope Francis, St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican keeps St. Peter’s open all night 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 night, closing for just one hour from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m.

CNN International on MSN · 21h

Thousands queue to see Pope Francis’ body ahead of funeral

Pope Francis’ coffin has arrived at St Peter’s Basilica, where he will lie in state before his funeral on Saturday.

USA TODAY · 14h

Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site

Francis lies in state, thousands wait to pay respects

BBC · 2h

Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state

Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

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ABC · 16h

Pope Francis live updates: Francis lies in state, thousands wait to pay respects

Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican said. The pontiff's funeral is scheduled for Saturday,

USA TODAY on MSN · 18h

Pope Francis' body taken to St. Peter's Basilica for lying in state

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St. Peter's Basilica.

Francis broke a church taboo with LGBTQ+ outreach

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Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still rejected same-sex marriage and condemned any sexual relations between gay or lesbian partners as “intrinsically disordered.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

How Francis broke a church taboo with LGBTQ+ outreach

Francis never changed church doctrine on homosexuality or budged on the question of marriage. But he offered a revolutionary shift in tone.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis hoped to change how the church operates. Why it led conservatives to revolt.

Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ordination as deacons.

Pope Francis was a global influencer. Here's how he did it.

NBC News · 10h

Why the next pope may differ from Francis

With 80% of the College of Cardinals having been appointed by Pope Francis, will the next pope be similar to him? NBC News' Steve Kornacki explains why this may not necessarily be the case.

USA TODAY on MSN · 14h

'I fear a world without him': Pope Francis was a global influencer. Here's how he did it.

Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

MSNBC · 13h

Why Pope Francis’ successor could have ‘great influence’ on U.S. politics

Pope Francis was seen as a more progressive leader of the Catholic Church, but will his successor follow that example? Former Ohio Governor John Kasich and Religion News Service National Reporter Jack Jenkins join Chris Jansing to discuss the church’s influence on American politics.

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Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...

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Pope Francis was born to Italian immigrant parents. Here’s what we know about his family.

Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...

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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 ...

Thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis as Vatican considers extending public viewing

The public viewing of Pope Francis’ casket is scheduled to resume Thursday, a day after it began with numbers that were so ...

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Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...

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What Is Pope Francis' Fisherman's Ring and Why Is It Destroyed After His Death?

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

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‘Conclave’ viewership is up after death of Pope Francis

The data and analytical company tracks viewership of streaming content and reports the critically acclaimed film generated ...

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Pope Francis' Beloved Soccer Team in Buenos Aires Mourns Its Most Famous Fan

Pope Francis’ beloved soccer club in his native Buenos Aires, San Lorenzo, has celebrated a Mass dedicated to its most famous ...

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Pope Francis, St. Peter's Basilica

Francis lies in state, thousands wait to pay respects

Francis broke a church taboo with LGBTQ+ outreach

Pope Francis was a global influencer. Here's how he did it.

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