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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 ...
A Simpler Funeral for Francis, Who Shunned Many Gilt Papal Trappings
A funeral will be held on Saturday for the pope, who changed the rules to make such ceremonies simpler than those ...
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 ...
Pope Francis’ Body Displayed in Open Casket as Vatican Confirms Funeral Plans
Images of Pope Francis’ body in a velvet-lined wooden casket have been released by the Vatican as throngs of supporters flock ...
Pope Francis lying in state for 3 days ahead of his funeral at the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...
Prince William to attend Pope’s funeral on King’s behalf
The Prince of Wales will attend Pope Francis’ funeral on behalf of the King, Kensington Palace confirmed on Tuesday. He will ...
Pope Francis lies in state in open wooden casket ahead of his funeral
Heads of state are expected for Francis’ funeral, but the three days of public viewing in the basilica allow ordinary ...
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Pope's funeral rites, a celebration of hope, to begin late April 21
Pope Francis' funeral rites, like those for any pope or any Christian, are meant to "reinforce the hope and witness to the ...
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.