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An intimate look at Pope Francis's life at the Vatican
The pope’s schedule often included time for visiting prisons, hosting audiences in St. Peter’s Square and blessing newlywed ...
What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican's interim manager until a new pope is elected
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as head of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected, according to the Vatican ...
What happens when a pope dies? Inside the Vatican's historic, symbolic rituals
There are time-honoured rituals, some shrouded in secrecy, and a series of carefully planned events that are likely to take ...
The rites and rituals following the death of a pope and his funeral explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
Watch livestream: Mourners gather in Vatican City after Pope Francis dies at 88
Hundreds of visitors gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Monday, April 21 to mourn the death of Pope Francis.
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A guide to the rites, rituals and ceremonies following the pope’s death
Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rites last year, simplifying the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a ...
The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
What happens after the death of a pope: Rites and rituals explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
Francis changed church policy on the death penalty and nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear ...
When Is Pope Francis' Funeral? Vatican to Remember Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years. Now the Vatican is making arrangements for his papal funeral. Here's what ...
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How Pope Francis' Death and the Papal Transition Will Impact Vatican Travel
On April 21, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88. Here's what travelers to Rome need to know.
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
Each elector swears an oath to protect the church’s freedom and the secrecy of the conclave. As the last oath is complete, ...