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Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis
Losing Francis was “as if you’re losing your grandfather, your very wise grandfather,” one mourner told NBC News.
Tourists told to brace for Rome flight price hikes as mourners pay respects to Pope
Tourists have been warned by a travel expert about a hike in flight prices to Rome as mourners flock to the Italian capital ...
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Cardinals Converge in Rome As Second General Congregation Gathers 103 Prelates
The congregation also determined which cardinals will celebrate each of the subsequent Novendiales Masses through May 4.
Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout
So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night, closing for just one hour from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Thursday ...
Everything you need to know about visiting Rome and the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
Cardinals Gather in Vatican to Fine Tune Preparations for Pope’s Funeral
The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda and to decide on the logistics of mourning for Francis were gathering pace.
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ABC7's David Ono reports from Rome ahead of Pope Francis' funeral
Eyewitness News anchor David Ono arrived Tuesday as the Vatican released new details on this weekend's events. Ono has ...
Mourners queue overnight to see popular Pope as Vatican extends opening hours
Thousands more are expected to flock to pay their respects throughout Thursday and until 7pm local time on Friday.