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Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as hundreds of thousands come to view Pope Francis
The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be ...
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Vatican grieves Catholic Church’s 1st head from the Americas
The Vatican is grieving the first head of the Catholic Church from the Americas and Saturday marks the beginning of the ...
At shops around the Vatican, Pope Francis was a regular customer and a friend
In the streets around the Vatican, where Pope Francis used to make impromptu outings, some of the shopkeepers are mourning ...
I visited the Vatican City and was surprised by one rule
The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every ...
The Secrecy of the Vatican Conclave
The rules of the Vatican conclave are extremely strict, and they are not limited to the voting process where eligible ...
Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal who is acting head of the Vatican?
The camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...
Cardinals prepare for Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday and upcoming conclave
Tens of thousands of people have visited St. Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as preparations ...