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Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state for second day
Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis
Losing Francis was “as if you’re losing your grandfather, your very wise grandfather,” one mourner told NBC News.
Why is King Charles not allowed to attend the pope's funeral? Prince William to go instead
Prince William will attend Pope Francis' funeral on behalf of the British royal family. Here's why King Charles III cannot go ...
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 ...
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 ...
The legacy of Pope Francis: Former representative to the Holy See speaks on Pope's death
Worshippers will flock to the Vatican in the coming days to farewell Pope Francis, including the Cardinals who will elect his ...
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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 ...
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 ...