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Pope Francis’ funeral Mass underway at the Vatican
Throngs of mourners gather to give a final send-off to Pope Francis, remembered as a champion of the poor and for his efforts ...
Watch Live: Pope Francis' funeral underway at the Vatican
The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.
World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying ...
What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It
The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...
Melania Trump, headed back to the Vatican, said she'd 'never forget' meeting Pope Francis
The world learned Melania Trump was Catholic when she brought rosary beads for Pope Francis to bless in 2017. Now, she's ...
At shops around the Vatican, Pope Francis was a regular customer and a friend
In the streets around the Vatican, where Pope Francis used to make impromptu outings, some of the shopkeepers are mourning ...
A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican
Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted without ...
Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican
BBC News correspondent Maryam Moshiri explains why the late Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican, breaking a ...
Pope lying in state draws tens of thousands to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican
So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to ...