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Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
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Potential successors to Pope Francis
With no official campaign nor list of candidates and an election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...
A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes
From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...
Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd
The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, where throngs of ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
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Pope Francis funeral: Watch coverage from Vatican City
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as ...
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🎥Pope Francis' funeral mass in Vatican City
Pope Francis’ funeral Mass has ended, and cardinals have filed back into St. Peter’s Basilica. The crowd applauded as ...
Vatican Keeps St. Peter’s Open All Night as Thousands Flock to Pay Their Respects to Pope Francis
The Vatican opted to extend the visiting hours at St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, as thousands of ...
Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?
When the conclave's cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo's frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the ...