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Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican may extend the opening hours of St. Peter’s Basilica beyond the established time of midnight, the Vatican Press office said.

Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state

Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

USA TODAY · 3h

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 not start before May 6.

Pope Francis, funeral

USA TODAY · 6h

Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

What Is Pope Francis' Fisherman's Ring and Why Is It Destroyed After His Death?

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered attention following the passing of Pope Francis is the fate of the Fisherman's Ring. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis’s funeral will be Saturday. Here’s what it will look like.

Tens of thousands of people are expected at the funeral, including Catholic mourners, cardinals and world leaders.

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The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place

Every time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure to pay a visit to the church of Santa Maria ...

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Pope Francis was born to Italian immigrant parents. Here’s what we know about his family.

Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...

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Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession bringing Pope Francis to lie in state

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers brought the body of the late ...

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Philadelphia-area Catholics headed to Pope Francis' funeral want to honor pontiff, strengthen relationships

"Arrivederci!" exclaimed one woman as she boarded a bus outside a Collegeville, Pennsylvania, home Wednesday morning. Around ...

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Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy

The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities. In 2013, the newly elected pontiff made his first pastoral ...

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There’s Good News Tonight: Rome gelateria was a favorite of Pope Francis

Pope Francis had a sweet tooth, and when he was looking for a custom dessert, he turned to the gelateria Hedera, steps from ...

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Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...

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