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Tens of thousands gather as Pope Francis lies in state at St Peter's Basilica
Follow our live feed as the faithful pay their respects to the late pontiff of the Catholic Church at the heart of Vatican ...
Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession bringing Pope Francis to lie in state
Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers brought the body of the late ...
St. Peter’s Basilica opens for the public to pay their respects to Pope Francis before funeral
The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with ...
Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout
People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay ...
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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ what terms are used when picking a new pope
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
How is the next pope chosen? Virginia professor explains selection process
Gabriele says a secret ballot vote to select the next pope begins. The cardinals will complete four rounds of balloting until ...
AP PHOTOS: The death of a pope begins a centuries-old ritual to elect his successor
The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...