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Pope Francis, Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis

The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. (2 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square, after which the Vatican press office is expected to release details of the conclave that will elect the next pontiff.

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

ABC News · 7h

Pope Francis live updates: About 90,000 have visited St. Peter's Basilica

As of Thursday evening, about 90,000 people have visited St. Peter’s Basilica to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican press office said. People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday.

Procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state

NBC News · 12h

Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late pontiff into St. Peter's Basilica.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis lies in state as faithful, and others, bid farewell

Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral. But the thousands of people lining up to see Francis on Wednesday were a more diverse mix.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis' body taken to St. Peter's Basilica for lying in state

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St. Peter's Basilica.

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What time is Pope Francis' funeral? Vatican reveals full schedule of Saturday ceremony

Public visitation will come to an end Friday, April 25 before a funeral for Pope Francis takes place Saturday in St. Peter's Square.

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What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements

Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...

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President Murmu departs for Vatican City to attend Pope Francis' funeral

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday departed for Vatican City to attend the funeral of Pope Francis later this week.

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What to know about the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and ...

Watch livestream: Mourners gather in Vatican City after Pope Francis dies at 88

Hundreds of visitors gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Monday, April 21 to mourn the death of Pope Francis.

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Victim's Advocates Criticise Cardinal's Role in Pope Francis' Funeral

Advocates for Catholic clergy sexual abuse victims are criticising the appointment of a retired U.S. cardinal who has been accused of mishandling abuse cases to a ceremonial role in helping seal Pope ...

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Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse

Few could have predicted that a comment Pope Francis made during a 2018 visit to Chile would blow up into the biggest crisis ...

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