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Pope Francis’s funeral will be held Saturday. Here’s what it will look like.
Pope Francis’s death kicks off carefully choreographed proceedings that will conclude with the election of a new pontiff. The ...
Pope Francis and Donald Trump clashed for years over treatment of migrants
President Donald Trump on Monday offered brief condolences over the passing of Pope Francis, but the two men clashed ...
Cardinals gather at Vatican to plan funeral of Pope Francis and election of his successor
Cardinals began to arrive at the Vatican on Tuesday, in the flurry of activity following the Pope's death on Monday.
Pope’s death receives muted official response in China, which has a tense relationship with the Vatican
As the world rushed to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, the response has been comparatively muted in China – ...
Pope Francis’ Funeral to Take Place on Saturday
The funeral is expected to draw tens of thousands of Catholic faithful, as well as world leaders including President Trump.
Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial
Pope Francis, who visited more than 60 countries during his papacy, will make his final journey along the road from Vatican ...
Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite
Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, ...
For Iraqi Christians, Pope Francis' visit was a rare moment of hope
The death of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves through Iraq’s Christian community, where his presence once brought hope after ...
Outpouring of grief over Pope Francis' death in largest Muslim-majority country Indonesia
Pope Francis's death has elicited an outpouring of grief in Indonesia, with tributes in the world's largest Muslim-majority ...