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Pope Francis Lies in State at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis lying in state for 3 days ahead of funeral at the Vatican

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

The Latest: The Vatican opens St. Peter’s Basilica to public to pay final respects to Pope Francis

The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.

USA Today · 4m

Thousands pay respect to Pope Francis as he lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St. Peter's Basilica.

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Fortune on MSN · 3h

The new leader of the Catholic Church will inherit a financial mess that Pope Francis spent much of his reign trying to fix

Even on his deathbed, Pope Francis didn’t pause from pursuing a dogged campaign that distinguished his reign: reforming the Vatican’s infamously troubled finances. On February 27, the pontiff’s 13th day at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital suffering from exhaustion and bronchitis,

CBS News · 1d

Pope Francis' death mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

Forbes · 12h

Pope Francis’ Legacy To Women In The Catholic Church: A Platform, Not A Pulpit

Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for female leadership while maintaining tradition.

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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis lies in state as Vatican announces Friday coffin sealing

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa ...

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Vatican reveals some of the final words Pope Francis said before his death

Pope Francis' gesture of thanks to his longtime nurse were among his last words before his death on April 21, the Vatican said. The head of the Catholic Church told some of his last words to ...

Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

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What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

How Francis broke a church taboo with LGBTQ+ outreach

Francis never changed church doctrine on homosexuality or budged on the question of marriage. But he offered a revolutionary ...

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Church in Hong Kong expected to remain bridge between Vatican and Beijing

Vatican and Beijing will be moving towards a more harmonious and conciliatory relationship no matter who the next pope is, ...

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Irish woman who resigned from Vatican abuse panel says Pope Francis 'met resistance' from within

Francis was very straightforward and answered straight questions with straight answers, he didn’t brush over things.’ ...

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