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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.
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 ...
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements
Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...
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’ funeral is on Saturday. It’s not too late to pay respects, but it's close.
There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...
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.
Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Hong Kong's outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen was allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...
When is Pope Francis's funeral? A guide to the papal rites and ceremonies taking place this week.
Public viewings of Pope Francis’s body began Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of the Catholic leader’s ...