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

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout

So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout, closing the basilica for just an hour Thursday morning for cleaning.

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Mourners line up in St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects to Pope Francis: See photos

Tens of thousands of mourners filtered into St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

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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

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Pope’s Funeral to Take Place on April 26 in Rome, Holy See Says

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See said in a statement Tuesday.

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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 you will hear this week.

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Thousands queue to see Pope Francis’ body 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.

Pope Francis Dies On Easter Mon. Aged 88

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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Argentine pontiff, leader of the Catholic Church since March 2013,

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Pope Francis dies aged 88

Pope Francis died early this morning

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Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says: Updates

The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a respiratory infection for weeks.

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Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...

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Pope Francis lies in state as faithful, and others, bid farewell

Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral. But the thousands of people lining up to see Francis on ...

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After death of Pope Francis, Philadelphia remembers historic papal visit of 2015

As communities across the Delaware Valley mourn the pontiff's death, many also remember the visit Pope Francis made to ...

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Chinese Catholics mourn Pope Francis, mull Church's future

In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for ...

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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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Vance Says Pope Francis Had 'Disagreements' With Trump Admin Policies

Ahead of the pope's funeral, JD Vance reflected on his final meeting with Pope Francis, acknowledging their policy ...

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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 ...

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