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Who is expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral?
Leaders and prominent figures from across the world will be in attendance when Pope Francis is buried in a service on April ...
Watch livestream: Mourners gather in Vatican City after Pope Francis dies at 88
Hundreds of visitors gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Monday, April 21 to mourn the death of Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis leaves a largely unknown legacy of artistic inspiration
He was a source of inspiration for many artists, even those who have nothing to do with religion, because he was a ...
Pope Francis' funeral: President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vatican City on April 25-26
The Vatican on Thursday said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis's funeral, ...
Cardinals Gather in Vatican to Fine Tune Preparations for Pope’s Funeral
The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda were underway, and the church released the first image of Francis’ tomb.
Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state
Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...
When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...
Pope Francis's life in pictures
A no-frills Pope who was determined to make the Church more inclusive - here are some of the most striking images from the 88 ...