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Conclave to pick next pope to begin May 7, Vatican says
The conclave to pick the next pope following the April 21 death of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, according to ...
Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis' tomb as it opens for viewing
The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis as it was opened for public viewing Sunday. He was buried in the ...
When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
Crowds line up to visit Pope Francis’ tomb in Rome as his last resting place opens to the public
Crowds of mourners waited in line on Sunday for a chance to visit Pope Francis’ final resting place in the Santa Maria ...
Catholic faithful flock to Pope Francis' tomb as eyes turn to conclave
A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria ...
Rome's top tourist attraction, Sistine Chapel, closes to the public as Vatican prepares for new Pope
Tourists to Vatican are being shut out of the Sistine Chapel for the foreseeable future after the death of Pope Francis, ...
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...
Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremony
The funeral drew world leaders, including President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who had a talk in the ...