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Even in death, Pope Francis broke with tradition for his funeral and burial
Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...
Everything we know about the funeral of Pope Francis
Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...
Pope Francis' funeral set for Saturday; body will lie in state for 3 days
The funeral of the late Pope Francis will take place in St. Peter's Square on Saturday morning with his body lying in state ...
Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis lying in state after Easter Monday death
The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on ...
Foreign pilgrims and visitors to Vatican comment on passing of Pope Francis
Tributes to Pope Francis poured in Tuesday from around the world, from presidents to people of all walks of life, after the ...
Pope Francis’ last words revealed as Vatican describes his final hours
Pope Francis expressed heartfelt words to his personal health care assistant before his death in the early morning hours of ...
Palm Beach residents join world in mourning death of Pope Francis
The pope's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome starting April 23 and mourners can pay respects ahead of ...
What Pope Francis’s shoes revealed about his faith
They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, showed a preference for humility and simplicity.
With Pope Francis, Biden Shared Grief, Trump Harbored Grievances
With his upcoming funeral, Pope Francis will one last time force the world to take a look at two U.S. Presidents who ...
Pope Francis hoped to change how the church operates. Why it led conservatives to revolt.
Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ...