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Pope Francis, Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica

Pope lying in state draws tens of thousands to St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican says

So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.

Associated Press News on MSN · 1h

Vatican keeps St. Peter’s open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night, closing for just one hour from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m.

Nordot on MSN · 38m

Kilometre-long queue to see Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's

St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican was reopened on Thursday morning after remaining open through most of the night to allow the masses of people wanting to do so to pay their last respects to Pope Francis.

Francis, rebel Pope

USA TODAY · 2d

Pope Francis has died. How will they choose a new pope?

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Easter Monday after more than a decade leading the church. Here's what happens next.

BBC · 16h

Francis, the rebel Pope

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Esquire UK on MSN · 1d

What Kind of Man Was Pope Francis?

I ignored my church’s youth group and the cardboard cutout of Pope Francis those kids carried around. But post-grad, peak-Covid, and just before a family tragedy that expedited the process, Pope Francis made me Catholic again.

El Mundo on MSN25m

Nearly 50,000 faithful have already visited the Pope's lying in state, which has remained open almost all night

The burial of the pontiff will be on Saturday at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, the first time a pontiff is ...

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Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...

Agence France-Presse on MSN3h

Chinese Catholics mourn Pope Francis, mull Church's future

In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for ...

The Times of Israel on MSN1d

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 ...

Winnipeg Free Press6h

Bearing witness, from the Holy See to your doorstep

Bearing witness isn’t just a Catholic tradition, it’s also part of this newspaper’s legacy. Our eyes and our ears are in the ...

Religion News Service on MSN14h

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 ...

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Vance Says Pope Francis Had 'Disagreements' With Trump Admin Policies

Ahead of the pope's funeral, JD Vance reflected on his final meeting with Pope Francis, acknowledging their policy ...

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Pope’s Funeral to Take Place on April 26 in Rome, Holy See Says

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See said in a statement Tuesday.

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