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Pope Francis mourners pack St. Peter's: 'He's like a member of the family.' Live updates
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
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 ...
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Politics aside for one day, world leaders to gather at Vatican and mourn Pope Francis
President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late ...
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.
Vatican prepares for funeral of Pope Francis
Catholic commentator Gloria Purvis joined ABC News Live to discuss the preparations underway in Vatican City ahead of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday.
AP PHOTOS: The death of a pope begins a centuries-old ritual to elect his successor
The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...
Pope Will Lie in State for Three Days Before Funeral on Saturday
President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...
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5 things to know about Vatican City: the world’s smallest country where the Pope is the "President"
Vatican City, the smallest country, is led by the Pope as its monarch, featuring unique systems, historic landmarks, and attracting 25,000 visitors daily.
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Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says
The Argentine pontiff, who had been recovering after being hospitalized for five weeks with pneumonia, died Monday at age 88.