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Cardinals to seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
Pope Francis’ wooden coffin will be sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body ...
What Power Does the Pope Really Have Now?
The pope has moral authority over 1.4 billion Catholics. But experts say he may not change their minds on political issues.
Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP’s Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions
Associated Press reporter Nicole Winfield, who covered Pope Francis at the Vatican during his entire pontificate, earned the ...
Pope Francis funeral: Trump, Zelenskyy, Prince William among leaders attending
Pope Francis' funeral this weekend will see global leaders including President Donald Trump and Prince William.
They came to Rome to mourn Pope Francis
Photographer Federica Valabrega talked to the faithful who came to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
Hamilton clergy in Rome mourn death of Pope Francis and say 'we must carry forward' his legacy
As thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday morning to bid farewell to Pope Francis, churches ...
Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, simple, essential' life, basilica's archbishop says
Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it ...
The pope wanted a 'small' funeral. He's getting fighter jets and drone-busters
Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.