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Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...
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After Pope Francis' death, debates begin over his successor
In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...
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When is Pope Francis' funeral? Vatican lays out plan for period of mourning
The Vatican laid out a plan for Pope Francis' funeral and the period of mourning following the pontiff's death. The funeral ...
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Pope Francis: Hundreds attend Memorial Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Cardinal Dolan set to join funeral, conclave in Rome
Hundreds of faithful filled the pews of Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday for a solemn Mass in honor of Pope ...
‘He was the pope for the people’: CNN speaks to crowds in St Peter’s Square
CNN anchor and correspondent Isa Soares speaks to crowds at the Vatican on the death of Pope Francis and the legacy the ...
Many popes are from modern-day Italy and prominent families. Here are the exceptions
About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.
White smoke, black smoke, conclave: Here’s a papal glossary of terms
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...
Some Ga. Catholics describe what they want to see in next pope
Some Georgia Catholics are voicing their opinions on the tone they’d like the next pope to set. While some are in favor of continuing Pope Francis’ mission, others want to see some changes.
How many cardinals voting on a new pope are from the US?
According to the Holy See, 71 countries have elector cardinals. There are 17 American cardinals, but only 10 are eligible to ...
Pope Francis' death leaves Alabama Catholic students mourning and hopeful for leadership
The death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 has sent ripples of sorrow through the Catholic community at the University of Alabama, where stud ...
'Beautiful way to die': Residents say Pope Francis' death on Easter Monday signals 'hope'
The news of Pope Francis' death has left Richard's plans and others from Tallahassee who were planning to make a trip to ...
Gov. Meyer orders flags in Delaware to be flown at half-staff to honor Pope Francis
Gov. Matt Meyer ordered flags in Delaware to be flown at half-staff. Here's why he did so and what the practice means.