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When is Pope Francis's funeral? A guide to the papal rites and ceremonies taking place this week.
Public viewings of Pope Francis’s body began Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of the Catholic leader’s ...
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 ...
Vatican shares some details of Pope Francis' "discreet death"
Pope Francis thanked his personal nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, ...
The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican
Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to ...
JD Vance calls meeting with Pope Francis before his death 'a great blessing'
Vice President JD Vance was one of the last officials to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican before the pontiff's death.
Personal memories of Pope Francis, from Ireland’s former president
Mary McAleese, Ireland's former president, talks to Christiane Amanpour about the legacy of Pope Francis. Personal memories ...
AP PHOTOS: Iconic images of Pope Francis’ procession captured by AP photographer
Emilio Morenatti, chief photographer in Spain for The Associated Press, arrived in St. Peter’s Square before sunrise to wait ...
Incense, bells and Swiss guards: The procession bringing Pope Francis to lie in state
Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers brought the late pontiff ...