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The story is told that Joseph of Arimathea was asked why he lent his tomb for Jesus to be buried in. His response was: “His ...

More than 200,000 people filled St. Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday as the world said goodbye to ...

Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...