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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 ...
Pope Francis' passion for prayer inspired many others
Each year Pope Francis shared monthly prayer themes. His prayer for April 2025 was particularly pointed for the modern world: ...
Pope Francis live updates: Pope Francis lies in state, thousands wait to pay respects
The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, the Vatican said on Tuesday. Argentinian President Javier Milei ...
AP PHOTOS: Body of Pope Francis arrives at St. Peter’s Basilica following procession
A procession to move the body of Pope Francis to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public viewing ended Wednesday ...
Belfast City Hall opens book of condolence for Pope Francis
A special council meeting to mark Pope Francis's death will also take place on Thursday ...
The new leader of the Catholic Church will inherit a financial mess that Pope Francis spent much of his reign trying to fix
Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.
Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...
Pope Francis dies at 88. Where he came from and when will a new pope be elected
Pope Francis died Easter Monday on April 21, 2025. Here's what we know and what needs to be done to elect a new pope.