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Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying ...
Pope funeral: Trump & Melania land in Italy ahead of Francis’ funeral after open coffin is sealed in private ceremony
POPE Francis’ coffin has officially been closed in a private ceremony behind closed doors in St Peter’s Basilica ahead of ...
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Vatican grieves Catholic Church’s 1st head from the Americas
The Vatican is grieving the first head of the Catholic Church from the Americas and Saturday marks the beginning of the ...
I visited the Vatican City and was surprised by one rule
The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every ...
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Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
Observers noted that two cardinals considered among the favorites − Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, a reformer from the Philippines, and Pietro Parolin, a Vatican diplomat from Italy − stood ...
JD Vance has ‘exchange of opinions’ on issues like deportations during meeting with top Vatican official
Vice President JD Vance met with two top Vatican officials Saturday, discussing issues like Gaza, Ukraine and deportation as ...
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AP’s Italy bureau showed the power of preparation to cover Pope Francis’ death
AP’s Italy team and others from the around the globe showed the power of preparation to cover the breaking news and immediate ...
Italy Enters Mourning Period Following Pope’s Death—Here’s What Happens and How It Will Affect Travel
The death of a pope and the election of a new pontiff are steeped in age-old customs. Take note of these important events—and ...