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Agence France-Presse on MSN35m
Pilgrims gather as Pope Francis begins lying in state
Pope Francis's coffin will be transferred to St Peter's Basilica Wednesday for three days of lying in state, with scores of ...
Pope Francis's death puts spotlight on Beijing view of Holy See, Vatican
As leaders from around the world pay tribute to the late Pope Francis, China's President Xi Jinping has not offered his ...
Pope Francis has died. How will they choose a new pope?
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Easter Monday after more than a decade leading the church. Here's what ...
Painesville church prepares to remember Pope Francis alongside Latino community
It’s a time of reflection among the catholic community this week after the Holy See announced earlier this week the death of ...
The Times of Israel on MSN11h
Pope Francis cared deeply about Holy Land, Jews, but left ‘sour taste’ after Oct. 7
Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...
GMA Network on MSN4h
Beyond rock and chair: Little umbrella and keys stress Pope Francis’ passing
But as popes came and went, one symbol has kept returning to prominence: the seal of the Holy See during a papal ...
What is the Swiss Guard, the military body sworn to protect the pope?
The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.
Conclave, but for real. These cardinals are the leading contenders to be the next pope
The winner must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals under age 80 and thus eligible to participate.