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Pope lying in state draws tens of thousands to St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican says
So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to ...
Pope Francis I funeral live: Tens of thousands of people flock to see Pontiff's body at St Peter's Basilica
Tens of thousands of people have turned out to see Pope Francis at a public viewing platform in St Peter's Basilica, where he ...
Pope Francis to be laid in state at St. Peter’s Basilica: What is this majestic landmark?
The funeral of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday in St Peter’s Square. Until then, his body, kept in an open coffin, will ...
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Stunned and sad, faithful gather at St Peter's to remember Francis
VATICAN CITY - A hush reigned over the normally boisterous St Peter's Square on Monday as the faithful and the curious alike ...
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Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: Pope Francis's final resting place
The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in ...
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica: Here’s where Pope Francis will be laid to rest
Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, died on Monday at the age of 88. In his will, Francis requested to be ...
Where Will Pope Francis' Funeral Be Held? Inside the Vatican's Plan for a Simple, Powerful Farewell
The night before the funeral, the camerlengo will preside over the closing and sealing of the coffin in the presence of other ...
Hours in line, seconds by the coffin – Metro joins the queue to say goodbye to Pope Francis
When the gates finally open, it is like a ripple goes through the crowd. Not quite a cheer, not quite a gasp, just a collective sense of relief, anticipation and grief. It takes another two hours to ...