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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.
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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.
‘Conclave’: Vatican insider & a Catholic Kansas author on Hollywood vs. reality
You may have seen the movie “Conclave.” Here’s what a Vatican insider and a Kansas author say is true (and what is complete ...
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.
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 ...
How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral
The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26.
As Pope Francis lies in state, Catholics gather in Rome to say goodbye
Maria Pia Caruso travelled to Rome from her hometown in northern Italy after she learned Pope Francis had died at age 88, to ...
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Outpouring of grief as mourners congregate at the Vatican
RTÉ's Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely looks at how Rome and the Catholic community are dealing with ...