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Pope Francis, Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica

Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state for second day

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.

CBS News · 37m

Pope lying in state draws tens of thousands to St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican says

So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.

Associated Press News on MSN · 2h

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

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night, closing for just one hour from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m.

Life and legacy of Pope Francis

USA TODAY · 2d

Pope Francis has died. How will they choose a new pope?

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Easter Monday after more than a decade leading the church. Here's what happens next.

The Washington Post - Video o… · 13h

What is Pope Francis' legacy?

Pope Francis, 88, died April 21, the Vatican announced. No cause of death was included in the statement. In February, after a bout with bronchitis, he had been hospitalized in Rome with what Vatican officials called a “complex clinical picture” that included a diagnosis of double pneumonia.

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-year-old’s life and papacy. Francis was already in his seventies when he became Pope in 2013 - replacing the retiring Benedict XVI.

El Mundo on MSN52m

Nearly 50,000 faithful have already visited the Pope's lying in state, which has remained open almost all night

The burial of the pontiff will be on Saturday at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, the first time a pontiff is ...

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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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Thousands queue to see Pope Francis’ open casket as visiting hours are extended to meet demand

Thousands queue to see Pope Francis’ open casket as visiting hours are extended to meet demand - Thousands more are expected ...

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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 ...

The Times of Israel on MSN1d

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 ...

Winnipeg Free Press6h

Bearing witness, from the Holy See to your doorstep

Bearing witness isn’t just a Catholic tradition, it’s also part of this newspaper’s legacy. Our eyes and our ears are in the ...

Religion News Service on MSN15h

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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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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