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Crowds of mourners and dignitaries pay respects to Pope Francis at funeral service
It's a day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay their respects and say farewell to Pope Francis.
Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
Rome is teeming with mysterious crypts filled with popes—and secrets
The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and ...
Ancient Roman theater sat unnoticed under Croatia city hall — until earthquake
After an earthquake damaged the building, construction crews started working in the basement and unearthed the forgotten Roman ruins. Take a look.
Death of Pope Francis: Michael D Higgins says pontiff had ‘unfinished business’, as preparations made for papal funeral
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who welcomed the decision to fly flags at half-mast over public buildings, said there should be ...
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Remembering Pope Francis, for 12 years head of the Catholic church and proprietor in trust of the Vatican's library and art collections
The Argentinian pontiff was a powerful progressive voice in world politics, the first Jesuit priest to be spiritual leader of ...
Vatican sets Pope Francis' funeral date, public viewing begins Wednesday
Francis stopped by the basilica on his way home from the Gemelli hospital on March 23, after his 38-day hospital stay, to ...
Pope Francis’ funeral: Full list of who’s attending
The death of Pope Francis has sparked an outpouring of tributes from world leaders, including King Charles, Donald Trump and ...