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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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Inside ancient Vatican ritual which takes place after pope dies and how new leader is chosen
Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, passed away on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, leaving people across the ...
Watch live: Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
Throngs of mourners are lining St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose body is ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Procession
Pontifical Swiss guards stand outside the St. Peter’s Basilica, in St. Peter’s Square, where the body of Pope Francis will ...
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Pope Francis’ Body Lies in State, Open to Public Viewing at the Vatican for Mourners to Pay Respects
Pope Francis’ body lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica before his funeral as mourners gather to pay respects to the late ...
How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican
Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...
The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican
Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to ...
Vatican releases first pictures of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral rites begin
The first photos of the deceased Pope Francis were published by the Vatican as funeral rites are underway. Cardinal Kevin ...
Incense, bells and Swiss guards: The procession bringing Pope Francis to lie in state
Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers brought the late pontiff ...