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Pope Francis mourners pack St. Peter's

USA TODAY · 1h

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 not start before May 6.

The Washington Post · 8h

Pope Francis’s coffin arrives at St. Peter’s Basilica

Cardinals accompanied Pope Francis’s coffin as it was carried on April 23 through St. Peter’s square, where worshippers applauded the late pope.

U.S. News & World Report · 13h

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

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 in

Reactions to death of Pope Francis

Newsweek on MSN · 2h

What Is Pope Francis' Fisherman's Ring and Why Is It Destroyed After His Death?

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered attention following the passing of Pope Francis is the fate of the Fisherman's Ring. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.

USA TODAY · 1h

Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site

Who's most likely to replace Pope Francis?

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Pope Francis was born to Italian immigrant parents. Here’s what we know about his family.

Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...

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Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...

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Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

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Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state

Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

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Bob Dylan-attributed quote on Pope Francis spreads online, but is it real?

Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis ...

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Nancy Mace Called Out by Constituent Over Silence for Pope's Death

The South Carolina representative clashed with a constituent, who scolded her for not holding a moment of silence for the ...

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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 ...

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