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Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying ...
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After Trump and Zelenskyy Vatican meeting, cardinals ponder Francis’ legacy of peacemaking
The historic meeting, which some are already describing as Pope Francis’ first miracle, may have an impact on the election of ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope College of Cardinals’ Meeting
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi arrives for a college of cardinals’ meeting at the Vatican, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP ...
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Who is Sister Geneviève? All about the nun who broke Vatican protocol while weeping over Pope Francis' casket
Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, an 82-year-old French nun and close friend of Pope Francis, was allowed to break Vatican ...
In pictures: Who attended Pope Francis's funeral in Vatican City and who didn't?
Attendees include Donald Trump, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, the UN chief and European Union leaders, as well as Prince ...
Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff
A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...
Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader
Pope Francis's funeral begins at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. Eastern, 1 a.m. Pacific) at the Vatican, outside St. Peter's ...
World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From “camerlengo” to white smoke, here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
Pope Francis Funeral Draws Large Crowds Under Sunny Skies With Global Media and World Leaders Gathered at Vatican
The funeral of Pope Francis solemnly took place Saturday morning in St. Peter’s square drawing roughly 200,000 people, ...
‘Conclave’: Vatican insider and a Catholic author on Hollywood vs. reality
We asked two experts on the Roman Catholic church who have seen the movie whether it accurately depicts what will take place ...