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When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
Pope Francis funeral draws global leaders and faithful to Vatican City in Rome
ROME (7News) — 7News is in Vatican City, where tens of thousands of Catholics have gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis, ...
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 ...
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully ...
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 ...
The Bulwark1d
Public Grief in Vatican City
Vatican City THOUSANDS GATHERED AT THE PIAZZA SAN PIETRO Monday evening to pray the rosary and honor the life of Pope Francis ...
National Catholic Register18h
Who Are the Many Popes Not Buried in the Vatican?
Pope Clement XIV is also buried in the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome.
RTÉ Ireland23h
'Humbled to be here' - crowds queue in Vatican City
An atmosphere of solemnity hung over St Peter's Square, as thousands of people waited patiently for the procession of the ...