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Pope Francis latest: Preparations under way for funeral; thousands queue for hours to see open casket
Pope Francis is lying in state in St Peter's Basilica, where tens of thousands of mourners will file past his open casket ...
Vance calls it a ‘blessing’ to visit Pope Francis shortly before death
Vice President JD Vance said it was a “blessing” to be one of the last people to see Pope Francis alive while chiding the ...
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Pope Francis cared deeply about Holy Land, Jews, but left ‘sour taste’ after Oct. 7
Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...
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Bettors have started to place wagers on Pope Francis' successor, with a clear favorite
While several cardinals are already front-runners to become the next Pope, four contenders have emerged as the strongest on ...
An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the ‘camerlengo,’ running the Holy See between popes
According to tradition, the camerlengo certifies the pope’s death, seals the papal apartment and breaks the pope’s ...
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 ...
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Pope Francis: Hong Kong Catholic Church holds condolence service, requiem mass for late pontiff
The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong has announced that a condolence service will be held until Saturday for the late Pope ...
Painesville church prepares to remember Pope Francis alongside Latino community
It’s a time of reflection among the catholic community this week after the Holy See announced earlier this week the death of ...