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As Pope Francis' funeral nears, fascination with papacy's rituals take center stage
For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...
The conclave to elect the new pope will begin on May 7: What it is and how the election works
The conclave to elect the successor of Pope Francis will begin on May 7, following his death on April 21.  According to ...
Pope Francis's body taken in procession to St. Peter's Basilica for lying in state
Dozens of cardinals stood together in the basilica as the wooden coffin was laid on a dais in front of the altar, built on the spot where St. Peter, the first pope, is believed to have been buried ...
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As Pope Francis' funeral nears, fascination with papacy's rituals take center stage
The pope is a global icon whose influence extends beyond the Catholic Church's 1.4 billion members. A cloaked and timeless figure with a regal authority spanning centuries, the pope is a global ...