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CNN on MSN · 56m

Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica with an intriguing history instead of the grottoes of the Vatican.

USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

NBC News on MSN · 7h

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens 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 held Saturday at 10 a.m. (2 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square, after which the Vatican press office is expected to release details of the conclave that will elect the next pontiff.

Procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state

NBC News · 13h

Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late pontiff into St. Peter's Basilica.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis lies in state as faithful, and others, bid farewell

Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral. But the thousands of people lining up to see Francis on Wednesday were a more diverse mix.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis' body taken to St. Peter's Basilica for lying in state

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St. Peter's Basilica.

44mon MSN

Pope Francis funeral latest: US cardinal accused of mishandling sexual abuse cases chosen to close casket

US cardinal accused of mishandling sexual abuse cases chosen to close casket - Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on ...

57mon MSN

Biden expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral, sources say

Pope Francis began his papacy in 2013 during the Obama administration, but former President Barack Obama is not planning to ...

11hon MSN

What time is Pope Francis' funeral? Vatican reveals full schedule of Saturday ceremony

Public visitation will come to an end Friday, April 25 before a funeral for Pope Francis takes place Saturday in St. Peter's Square.

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What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements

Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...

13hon MSN

What to know about the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and ...

51m

Trump and Zelenskyy Among Dignitaries Converging on Rome for Funeral of Pope Francis

Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but ...

2h

'No way back': Pope Francis remembered for elevating women inside the Church

Pope Francis created many changes to the Catholic Church, including the opportunity to elevate women to positions of power.

11hon MSN

Pope Francis didn’t suffer before he died, his doctor says

After the pope suffered a massive stroke Monday morning, his medical team saw no point to sending him to a hospital. He died soon after.

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