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Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis

Catholic faithful flock to Pope Francis' tomb as eyes turn to conclave

A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

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Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world and a crowd of hundreds of thousands.

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Some 200,000 Catholic Youth Flock to St. Peter's to Mourn Pope Francis

Hundreds of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, a day after Pope Francis' funeral, for another ceremony to honour him on the second of nine official days of mourning for the global Catholic Church.

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From ‘Altar Boys’ to the ‘Pope’: How power rises in the Catholic Church

With millions of followers and a long history that goes back more than 2,000 years, the Church has, over time, created a ...

Mourners Bid Solemn Farewell to Pope Francis

More than 250,000 people paid their respects to the pontiff at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said ...

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Catholic Diocese of Jackson reflects on Francis' impact on the world

Mary Woodward, the chancellor with the Catholic Diocese of Jackson, believes the sunny weather in St. Peter Square during ...

What happens when a pope dies? Funeral and conclave explained

Traditionally, the pope's internment, which takes place between four and six days following his death, occurs after a traditional Roman Catholic funeral Mass officiated by the dean of the College of ...

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Pope Francis remembered statewide

With the Roman Catholic Church able to boast a membership of more than one billion worldwide, the news Monday of Pope Francis ...

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