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Married couple say seeing Francis ‘significant’ having first met at papal event
Patrick and Alice Gavigan, from Leixlip, Co Kildare, are on holiday in Rome and said the experience felt surreal.
Francis: How will pontiff’s funeral differ from those held for predecessors?
Pope Francis introduced changes to the papal funeral rites in 2024 which were aimed at simplifying the ceremonies.
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How can I watch the Pope’s funeral?
The Vatican’s YouTube channel will broadcast the funeral for the faithful around the world. It is currently airing live footage of mourners paying tribute at the basilica. ITV said it will have a live ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
Thousands of people have begun filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis at the start ...