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PHOTOS: Body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican
The body of Pope Francis has been transferred into the Basilica at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Vatican on Wednesday, ...
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 body of the late ...
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Politics aside for one day, world leaders to gather at Vatican and mourn Pope Francis
President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late ...
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 ...
AP PHOTOS: The death of a pope begins a centuries-old ritual to elect his successor
The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...
Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout
The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, the Vatican said on Tuesday. Argentinian President Javier Milei ...
Watch live: Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
Throngs of mourners are lining St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose body is ...
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5 things to know about Vatican City: the world’s smallest country where the Pope is the "President"
Vatican City, the smallest country, is led by the Pope as its monarch, featuring unique systems, historic landmarks, and attracting 25,000 visitors daily.
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Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says
The Argentine pontiff, who had been recovering after being hospitalized for five weeks with pneumonia, died Monday at age 88.