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JD Vance's Photo From Inside Sistine Chapel Stirs Up Backlash
But some users who came to Vance's defense argued that he may have been given permission to take a photo inside the chapel, ...
What happens in Rome after the Pope dies and can I still travel there?
Access to the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica will be limited as Pope Francis’s passing triggers a lengthy period of ...
Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Rome ahead of Pope's funeral on Saturday
This evening, the streets around the Vatican were very busy, and St Peter's Square was bustling. Up to 250,000 are expected ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican What’s Happening and Where
Faithful and nuns gather by the statue of Pope Pius IX, inside in St. Mary Major basilica, where Pope Francis will be buried, ...
What happens when a pope dies? What to know about papal conclave, how new pope is elected
In a process that can last days, weeks, or even years, popes are elected by cardinals under strict oaths of silence.
Italy Enters Mourning Period Following Pope’s Death—Here’s What Happens and How It Will Affect Travel
The death of a pope and the election of a new pontiff are steeped in age-old customs. Take note of these important events—and ...
Travel to Rome: Tourists should expect some disruptions
Following the death of Pope Francis, tourists visiting Rome should expect some disruptions to their travel plans.
What Pope Francis’s papacy meant for the U.S. church
Pope Francis’s tenure was punctuated by repeated clashes with American political leaders and sweeping efforts to install more ...