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What happens next after Pope Francis' death?
The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose ...
Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis' tomb as it opens for viewing
The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis as it was opened for public viewing Sunday. He was buried in the ...
When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
Pope Francis is buried in Rome after funeral attended by 250,000
World leaders, cardinals and at least 250,000 of the faithful gathered in the Vatican on Saturday morning to bid farewell to ...
Crowds line up to visit Pope Francis’ tomb in Rome as his last resting place opens to the public
Crowds of mourners waited in line on Sunday for a chance to visit Pope Francis’ final resting place in the Santa Maria ...
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...
Cardinal Dolan reflects on Pope Francis' majestic funeral in Rome
Timothy Cardinal Dolan was among thousands of people who visited the tomb of Pope Francis in Rome on Sunday, one day after ...
Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7
Cardinals of the Catholic Church present in Rome have announced the conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin in May.
Conclave to Elect Pope Francis' Successor Will Begin May 7, with Cardinals Converging to Select New Pontiff
The conclave, held to select a new pope, will begin in nine days. The College of Cardinals — the cardinals within the ...