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In the square, smartphones were held beside prayer cards. Then came Francis’ final act of quiet rebellion
As the crowd dispersed and the bells tolled one last time for the man in white, it was clear the church he left behind had ...
Rosary prayer for late Pope Francis led by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti in St Peter’s Square
Faithful gather for a rosary prayer for the late Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Pope Francis died of ...
Catholic Church mourns, buries Pope Francis – PHOTOS
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at the Vatican to pay their final respects and witness the funeral mass for the ...
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At cathedral’s Memorial Mass for Pope Francis, prayers offered for, and to, the late pontiff
People pray during a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., on April ...
Security Cracks Down on Mourners Taking Selfies With Pope Francis
People are continuing to wait in long lines to view Pope Francis as he lies in state. The Vatican decided to keep the doors ...
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Here’s the Outside the Names the Cardinals Really Should Consider for Pope
In the days since the passing of Pope Francis, speculation is already mounting as to who will ascend to the chair of Saint Peter ... of Topps Papal Trading Cards. In fact, I once traded a Pope ...
Catholics across the US mourn Pope Francis' death: 'loving pastor, challenging teacher'
Catholics across the country began reflecting on loss and legacy of Pope Francis. Many celebrated his humility and concern ...
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Crowds gather to pray the rosary for repose of pope’s soul
People gather in St. Peter’s Square to pray the rosary for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis at the Vatican April 21, ...
The ‘unofficial’ conclave has started, with cardinals privately chatting about Pope Francis’ successor
The shortest conclave history was in 1503, when Pope Julius II was elected in just under 10 hours. The 2013 papal conclave, ...
What happens now that Pope Francis has died?
Pope Francis’ death will now kick start the Catholic Church’s elaborate and centuries-old procedure for electing a new ...