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Pope Francis’s funeral on Apr. 26

Pope’s Funeral to Take Place on April 26 in Rome, Holy See Says

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See said in a statement Tuesday.

The New York Times · 7h

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 conclave to choose his successor will most likely start at least a week later.

CNN on MSN · 2h

Thousands queue to see Pope Francis’ body ahead of funeral

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral Saturday, expected to be attended by world leaders including US President Donald Trump.

Pope Francis, Mourn

Religion News Service on MSN · 2h

Politics aside for one day, world leaders to gather at Vatican and mourn Pope Francis

President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late pope.

U.S. News & World Report · 6h

Christians Gather at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre to Mourn Pope Francis

Christians from around the world prayed for Pope Francis at a solemn Mass on Wednesday at Jerusalem's centuries-old Church of the Holy Sepulchre following the pontiff's passing this week. Some worshippers shed tears under the rotunda as prayers echoed,

USA Today · 8h

Pope Francis mourners pack St. Peter's: 'He's like a member of the family.' Live updates

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.

Acting Pope Is an Irish-Born US Citizen

The Associated Press on MSN · 21h

An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes

An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy See after the death of one pontiff and before the election of another.

Newser on MSN · 1d

The Acting Pope Is an Irish-Born US Citizen

Following Pope Francis' death Monday at age 88, the Vatican will have an acting head until a new pontiff is chosen during the conclave process. That acting head, or camerlengo, is Cardinal Kevin Farrell,

WESH · 1d

Meet the Irish-born American cardinal now running the Vatican

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ what terms are used when picking a new pope

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

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Pope Francis's death puts spotlight on Beijing view of Holy See, Vatican

As leaders from around the world pay tribute to the late Pope Francis, China's President Xi Jinping has not offered his ...

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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

Low-level Israeli representation at pope funeral follows decline in relations

Most major nations will be sending heads of state or government, or royalty, to Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, but Israel ...

Hong Kong Free Press on MSN13h

Pope Francis: Hong Kong Catholic Church holds condolence service, requiem mass for late pontiff

The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong has announced that a condolence service will be held until Saturday for the late Pope ...

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What is the Swiss Guard, the military body sworn to protect the pope?

The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

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Conclave, but for real. These cardinals are the leading contenders to be the next pope

The winner must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals under age 80 and thus eligible to participate.

GMA Network on MSN20h

Beyond rock and chair: Little umbrella and keys stress Pope Francis’ passing

But as popes came and went, one symbol has kept returning to prominence: the seal of the Holy See during a papal ...

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