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Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Video shows Pope Francis’ tomb inside Rome’s St. Mary Major’s Basilica where he was laid to rest Roman Catholic faithful ...
Thousands of people line the streets of Rome as Pope Francis heads to final resting place
Tens of thousands of people have lined the four-mile route between St. Peter's Basilica and Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary ...
How Rome Is Saying Goodbye to Pope Francis—and What Happens Next
Alongside the gossip and the gallows humor, the ancient and solemn rituals continue,” Chiara Barzini writes from Italy.
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How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral
The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, who died on April 21, with his funeral ...
Bergen County students look back on Rome visit in aftermath of Pope Francis' death
"The first thing you noticed was that the bells were tolling," said Principal Jeffrey Wojcik, who led a group of 22 students, ...
Pope Francis could have been paid as much as the president, but instead gave his substantial salary away to the poor and needy
So it was no surprise that once he became pope, Francis rejected the lavish salary on par with the pay of the U.S. president ...
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 ...
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2 priests ‘elected’ as Catholic bishops in China after death of Pope Francis
Father Wu Jianlin, vicar general of Shanghai, was chosen to be the city’s new auxiliary bishop, while Father Li Jianlin was ...