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USA TODAY · 19m

Pope Francis' final hours, last words revealed as Vatican shares details: Live updates

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

ABC News · 20m

Pope Francis live updates: Pope Francis lies in state, thousands wait to pay respects

The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, the Vatican said on Tuesday. Argentinian President Javier Milei declared seven days of national mourning in Argentina and announced he will be traveling to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral.

Fox News on MSN · 1h

Pope Francis to lie in state, mourners welcome: What to expect from the pontiff's funeral

On Monday in Rome, a rosary service was held for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. Beginning Wednesday at 9 a.m. local time (03:00 ET) and continuing until the funeral, Pope Francis’s body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, where mourners can pay their respects.

Massachusetts Catholics react to death of Pope Francis

USA Today · 1d

Massachusetts Catholics react to death of Pope Francis: 'He transcended religion'

Pope Francis, 88, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, and Massachusetts residents met this death with mixed emotions.

Francis − a pope who cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

The pope did have his critics who thought he went too far, too fast. And whether his reforms take root depends on his successor. Among many things, Francis will be remembered for

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

The Death of Pope Francis: What Comes Next

The pontiff’s death initiated a well-structured series of rituals designed to mourn the loss of the 1.3 billion-member church’s leader and to ensure stability with the selection of a new pope.

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Pope Francis's coffin arrives in St Peter's Basilica for public mourning

Tens of thousands of mourners have been descending on Vatican City over the last two days to pay their respects to Pope ...

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Pope Francis’ live updates: Pontiff's body taken to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

36mon MSN

AP PHOTOS: Procession begins to transfer the body of Pope Francis

A procession to move the body of Pope Francis to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning began Wednesday ...

47mon MSN

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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Pope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s Square in Solemn Procession

Pope Francis’ coffin was carried in a procession from his residency at the Vatican to St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, where ...

3hon MSN

Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse

Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018. Few people could have ...

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Taiwan Pushing for President to Attend Pope Francis Funeral, Senior Official Says

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Ensuring Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te can attend this weekend's funeral of Pope Francis is currently ...

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Catholics Expected a Revolution from Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy ...

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