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Pope Francis' tomb pictured for first time since pontiff's Vatican funeral
It is rare for a pope to be buried outside the Vatican, and Francis is the first to do so since Pope Leo XIII in 1903.
They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis’ funeral
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of young people from around the world had come to Rome expecting to rejoice this weekend in the ...
Pictures of Pope Francis's tomb released as it opens to the public in Rome basilica
Francis, who shunned much of the pomp and privilege of the papacy, asked to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore - rather than ...
Worshippers pay respects to Pope Francis at his simple tomb
Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis, filing past the simple white tomb in St Mary Major ...
'A beautiful farewell': Cardinal John Dew speaks following Pope Francis' funeral
A sea of mourners watched on, as the Vatican bid a final farewell to Pope Francis last night. The 88-year-old pontiff has now been laid to rest at Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Hundreds of ...