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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 ...
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Catholic pilgrims pay respect to Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Thousands queued in Vatican City to see the body of Pope Francis as he lies in state inside Saint Peter’s Basilica ahead of ...
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As faithful mourn Pope Francis, Vatican police carry unique anti-drone gun
As faithful mourn Pope Francis, Vatican police carry unique anti-drone gun VATICAN CITY – Security is tight in Vatican City ...
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'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 ...
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Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?
Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica ...
Pontiffs and presidents: White House-Vatican relationship stretches a century, including fighting communism
The White House and Vatican have had a relationship stretching back to at least 1919, and includes Pope John Paul II and ...
JD Vance visits the Vatican for Easter weekend. Did he meet with Pope Francis?
Vice President JD Vance, who has a home in East Walnut Hills, converted to Catholicism six years ago at a church in Greater ...
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CNA explains: What happens during the Vatican’s 9 days of mourning for the pope?
Rooted in ancient Christian and Roman customs, the Novendiales is a period of nine consecutive days dedicated to mourning the ...
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Discover the masterpiece that is Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world. But within its boundaries can be found a staggering collection of ...