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Pope Francis applauded as coffin begins its final journey
The coffin carrying Pope Francis is moved from St Peter's Square after his funeral mass, in preparation for it to be taken to ...
Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, has broken with tradition when it comes to where he is being laid to rest – choosing ...
Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
Funeral crowd reminded of Pope Francis' call to 'build bridges not walls'
Among the estimated 200,000 people at the service are presidents Trump and Zelensky, who met briefly before the funeral began ...
What time is Pope Francis's funeral? How to watch, full schedule and list of key guests, including Trump and Biden.
Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88. His funeral will take place in St. Peter’s Square today before his body is ...
About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's ...
'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death
Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere here at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.
Pope Francis’ coffin leaves the Vatican for Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Pope Francis’ coffin is set to be driven through Rome in an open-top hearse to his final resting place at the Basilica of ...