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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 ...
Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd
The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, where throngs of mourners had gathered to give a final send-off to a pontiff who was celebrated ...
Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope Leo prays at Francis' tomb on way back to Vatican
Pope Leo XIV made his first trip outside Rome since being elected as leader of the Catholic Church. The pope was driven to ...
Conclave to select new pope begins May 7 in Vatican City. What New Yorkers should know
A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...
Vatican Keeps St. Peter’s Open All Night as Thousands Flock to Pay Their Respects to Pope Francis
The Vatican opted to extend the visiting hours at St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, as thousands of mourners visited to pay their respects to Pope Francis who died on Monday, ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis’ successor
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as pontiff in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, delivering a passionate speech that ...
Francis Connected With Leo Long Ago and Boosted His Career
The two clerics met in South America, and when Francis needed to fill an important job at the Vatican, he knew where to turn.
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic Church.
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Giro d'Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican's walls in homage to Pope Francis
“The original idea was to have Francis signal the start of the last stage to promote the Vatican and the Eternal City ...
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The Best Social Media Reactions as Vatican Chooses American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as 267th Pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was announced as the next pope, becoming the first American leader of the Catholic Church, ...