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As pope’s casket is sealed, he is remembered for humility
After thousands of people passed by the body of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica, the casket was sealed in a private ...
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Throngs of mourners pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying-in-state
Some 250,000 mourners filed into St Peter's Basilica on Friday (Apr 25) to pay their respects to Pope Francis, viewing his ...
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As pope’s casket is sealed, he is remembered for simplicity, humility
After an estimated 250,000 people had passed by the body of Pope Francis, lying in an open casket in front of the main altar ...
Pope Will Lie in State for Three Days Before Funeral on Saturday
President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...
As it happened: Coffin of Pope Francis sealed after 250,000 pay homage to head of Catholic Church
The coffin of Pope Francis has been sealed in a private ceremony held by the Vatican ahead of Saturday’s funeral after ...
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 ...
Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial
Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...
Why popes are traditionally buried in three coffins — and why Francis broke with tradition
A look at the centuries-old tradition of burying popes in three coffins — and why Pope Francis decided to simplify his own ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...
Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death
As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...
Who Leads the Catholic Church Between Popes?
Meet the Irish-American Camerlengo and Italian dean who are in charge of administering the Church during this interim period.
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Warfare: Will Poulter and Joseph Quinn on Playing Navy SEALs in A24's New Thriller
Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), the new A24 film Warfare follows a platoon of US Navy SEALs in real time as they stake out ...