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What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral
Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...
Pope Francis’ funeral live updates: Hundreds of thousands of mourners to watch Vatican procession
The funeral of Pope Francis is taking place in Vatican City. Hundreds of thousands of Catholic mourners, as well as ...
10 US cardinals among those selecting Pope Francis’ successor
Ten U.S. cardinals are among those who will gather in Rome to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died Monday.
When two Popes were buried weeks apart after John Paul I died following just 33 days as pontiff - prompting claims he was MURDERED
It was the year of three popes, the first time in nearly 400 years there had been such rapid papal turnover. The drama began ...
Why Are Popes Traditionally Buried in Three Coffins?
The tradition of burying popes in three nested coffins dates back to the 14th century, though it was simplified in 2024 when Pope Francis opted for a single coffin. Each of the three coffins served a ...