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Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis as Vatican considers extending public viewing
The public viewing of Pope Francis' casket is scheduled to resume Thursday, a day after it began with numbers that were so ...
Everything you need to know about visiting Rome and the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully independent nation state in the world, according to Britannica. The ...
The Bulwark1d
Public Grief in Vatican City
The fight was ultimately irrelevant to the evening; more likely the byproduct of Italy’s lax public drinking laws than a ...
RTÉ Ireland15h
'Humbled to be here' - crowds queue in Vatican City
An atmosphere of solemnity hung over St Peter's Square, as thousands of people waited patiently for the procession of the ...
National Catholic Register15h
Who Are the Many Popes Not Buried in the Vatican?
Pope Clement XIV is also buried in the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome.
Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Rome ahead of Pope's funeral on Saturday
Fans started gathering at San Lorenzo football club's chapel from Monday, to bid farewell to Pope Francis. "The Pope leaves ...