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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 ...
Who is expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral?
Leaders and prominent figures from across the world will be in attendance when Pope Francis is buried in a service on April ...
How the papal conclave will choose a new pope
The reign of Pope Francis is over, and as the Catholic Church mourns his death, it is also looking to the future. Soon after ...
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 ...
Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide
The funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions he set out himself. But as a ...
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TV9 Rewind: Pope John Paul II takes a trip to Iowa
It was just a year into his time as pope that John Paul II made his first trip to the United States, creating memories that many Iowans won’t soon forget.
KCCI archives: Remembering Pope John Paul II's visit to small Iowa church
On an October day in 1979, Pope John Paul II visited a small rural Catholic Church.It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ...
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Saint John Paul II National Shrine to host ‘Divine Mercy with Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina’ exhibit
The exhibit, entitled “‘The Happiest Day of My Life’: Divine Mercy with Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina,” expresses the ...
Pope Francis often criticized Trump. But he knew how to charm him, too.
President Donald Trump had a complicated relationship with Pope Francis, whose funeral he plans to attend Saturday.