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The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
Metal detectorist finds huge coin hoard — at least 1,500 years old — in Romania
The ancient silver coins feature the images of 11 Roman emperors and empresses, including Nero and Marcus Aurelius.
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Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony dispels first base rumors, continues torrid start at the plate
WORCESTER — Roman Anthony went out on the field with a first baseman’s glove prior to the WooSox game April 22. After recent chatter popped up on sports-talk radio that the Boston Red Sox ...
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Roman Anthony set to return to outfield on Wednesday, shuts down first base speculation
He wasn’t entertaining the speculation. “We’re not putting [Roman Anthony] at first base,” Tracy said. “There has been no conversation about putting him at first. We’re getting him ...
About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
The three days of public viewing are scheduled to end around 7 p.m. on Friday, after which Francis simple wooden coffin will ...
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How Will a New Pope Be Chosen After Francis’ Death?
The death of a pope sets in motion a chain of rituals and procedures ... or chamberlain, of the Holy Roman Church, by Pope Francis in 2019. Credit...Andrew Medichini/Associated Press Immediately ...
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The Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness
There are chains set up to corral crowds into a long ... in 1974 and introduced without fanfare on a tiny see-through vinyl coin purse as an alternative to popular American characters like ...