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Public Mourning for Pope Francis to Begin at St. Peter's

Live updates: Public viewing of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica to start

Cardinals determine public viewing of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica to begin on Wednesday morning. Francis is currently lying in state in the Santa Marta Domus in a private viewing for Vatican residents and the papal household.

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Pope Francis’ body lies in state for 3 days of public viewing at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of funeral

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral Saturday, expected to be attended by world leaders including US President Donald Trump.

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The Latest: The Vatican opens St. Peter’s Basilica to public to pay final respects to Pope Francis

The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.

Acting Pope Is an Irish-Born US Citizen

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An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the ‘camerlengo,’ running the Holy See between popes

According to tradition, the camerlengo certifies the pope’s death, seals the papal apartment and breaks the pope’s fisherman’s ring, as a symbol of a vacancy at the Holy See. He leads the procession accompanying the coffin into St.

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The Acting Pope Is an Irish-Born US Citizen

Following Pope Francis' death Monday at age 88, the Vatican will have an acting head until a new pontiff is chosen during the conclave process. That acting head, or camerlengo, is Cardinal Kevin Farrell,

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Meet the Irish-born American cardinal now running the Vatican

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

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What is the conclave and the Holy See? Words to know ahead of Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis's funeral is on Saturday, and now's the time to familiarize yourself with a few Catholic terms and phrases that ...

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Pope Francis's death puts spotlight on Beijing view of Holy See, Vatican

As leaders from around the world pay tribute to the late Pope Francis, China's President Xi Jinping has not offered his ...

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Pope Francis cared deeply about Holy Land, Jews, but left ‘sour taste’ after Oct. 7

Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth, humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...

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Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says

Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...

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Pope Francis live updates: Pope Francis lies in state, thousands wait to pay respects

Argentinian President Javier Milei declared seven days of national mourning in Argentina and announced he will be traveling to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral.

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'I fear a world without him': Pope Francis was a global influencer. Here's how he did it.

Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

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Looking back at Pope Francis' visit to Pennsylvania in 2015. The Pittsburghers who made the journey to see the pontiff.

As the Roman Catholic faithful in Pittsburgh mourn Pope Francis, many are remembering the pontiff's visit to the United ...

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Painesville church prepares to remember Pope Francis alongside Latino community

It’s a time of reflection among the catholic community this week after the Holy See announced earlier this week the death of ...

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