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With five days before the conclave, all but four cardinal electors are in Rome
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—All but four of the 135 cardinals who are eligible to enter the conclave May 7 to vote for a new pope had ...
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...
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Everything you need to know about visiting Rome and the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis
Rome’s key tourist sites within the Vatican - the heart of the Catholic Church - will now be absorbed by mourning and ...
On the eve of a papal funeral, Rome prepares
VATICAN CITY — As pilgrims and world leaders alike prepare to say goodbye to Pope Francis at his funeral Saturday, Rome is ...
Giro d'Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican's walls in homage to Pope Francis
The Giro d’Italia will pay homage to the late Pope Francis by passing through the Vatican gardens behind St. Peter’s Basilica ...
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Holding tickets for Rome, Vatican pilgrims pivot from saint canonization to papal funeral
Tens of thousands of people planned to be at the Vatican this week for the canonization of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial ...
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Travel to Rome and the Vatican After the Death of Pope Francis: What to Know
As people the world over mourn the passing of Pope Francis and visit the Holy See to pay homage, here’s what to know about ...
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
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6 Things To Know About Visiting Rome And The Vatican Following Pope Francis’ Death
Rome is in mourning as the world says goodbye to Pope Francis, a transformative leader and spiritual guide to more than a ...
Pope Francis laid to rest after funeral ceremony. Why he wasn't buried in the Vatican
Typically, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica. On Saturday, Francis became the first Catholic leader in over ...