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When is Pope Francis's funeral? A guide to the papal rites and ceremonies taking place this week.
Public viewings of Pope Francis’s body began Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of the Catholic leader’s ...
Pope Francis funeral: Who is attending?
Numerous leaders will travel to Vatican City, the papal enclave surrounded by Rome, Italy, for the funeral services of Pope ...
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements
A pope’s death is confirmed by the head of the Vatican’s health department and the cardinal chamberlain of the Holy Roman ...
Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse
Few could have predicted that a comment Pope Francis made during a 2018 visit to Chile would blow up into the biggest crisis ...
What will Pope Francis’s legacy be? It depends on what comes next.
A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, ...
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death on Monday started off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some ...
Cardinals meet at Vatican to discuss Pope's funeral
Cardinals met at the Vatican to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which will take place ahead of a conclave next month to elect a ...
Pope Francis's life in pictures
A no-frills Pope who was determined to make the Church more inclusive - here are some of the most striking images from the 88 ...