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Vatican prepares for Saturday funeral of Pope Francis, public viewing begins this week
The Catholic Church will bid farewell to Pope Francis this weekend as he is laid to rest in St. Peter's Square in a funeral.
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
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Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?
Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica ...
Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully ...
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What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
a guesthouse in Vatican City, rather than the more traditional papal apartments. The pope does not receive a salary. As the head of the Catholic Church, all of his needs, including housing ...
Who Leads the Catholic Church Between Popes?
Meet the Irish-American Camerlengo and Italian dean who are in charge of administering the Church during this interim period.
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7 Movies that tells us about the Vatican City
Vatican City, where the Roman Catholic Church is located, is not only famous for being the home of the Pope but also for the ...