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

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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NBC New York · 4h

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.

U.S. News & World Report · 3h

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

Acting Pope Is an Irish-Born US Citizen

The Associated Press on MSN · 21h

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.

Newser on MSN · 21h

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,

WESH · 22h

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.

Death of Pope Francis

USA TODAY · 1d

Californians mourn death of Pope Francis. Did he ever visit the Golden State?

Californians of all walks of life joined in honoring the memory and legacy of Pope Francis upon learning of his death on Monday.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

The Death of Pope Francis: What Comes Next

The pontiff’s death initiated a well-structured series of rituals designed to mourn the loss of the 1.3 billion-member church’s leader and to ensure stability with the selection of a new pope.

NBC News · 1d

Tributes pour in after Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.

El Mundo on MSN10m

Faithful's final farewell: Francis is transferred to St. Peter's Basilica for the wake

The Pope's body will be available for visitation for three days and will be displayed in a wooden coffin, wearing a red ...

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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, 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'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’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 ...

The Times of Israel on MSN16h

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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Cardinal Parolin leads rosary prayer in memory of Pope Francis at St Mary Major

Senior Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin led a rosary prayer at the St Mary Major Basilica in Rome on Tuesday evening, ...

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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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