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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 ...
When will a new pope be chosen? Here's what to know about timeline of the papal conclave
A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...
A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican
Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted without ...
Welsh tourists' 'unique' trips after Pope's death
Holidaymakers in Vatican City have had the rare opportunity to see the late Pope lying in state.
The pope wanted a 'small' funeral. He's getting fighter jets and drone-busters
Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.
The telling response to the death of Pope Francis
As the distractions of a wired world change how people — young and old alike — lead their lives, organized religion is among ...