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Pope Francis, St. Peter's Basilica

Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state for second day

Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

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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 on 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.

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St. Peter’s Basilica stays open overnight for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night, closing for just one hour from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m.

Pope Francis, Catholic Diocese of Fresno

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‘Profound and lasting impact’: Fresno diocese issues protocols after death of Pope Francis

Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno, which includes parishes in Tulare County, joined in mourning Pope Francis.

How Pope Francis' death impacted Detroit's Latino Catholic community

As the first Latin American and non-European pope in more than 1,000 years, Pope Francis's presence as the head of one of the world's largest religions was more than historical.

What happens after the death of Pope Francis and when is the funeral?

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday aged 88. The Vatican said he died following a stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure at 07:35 local time (06:35 BST).

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US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin

Cardinal Roger Mahony has repeatedly apologized for his handling of clerical sexual abuse in Los Angeles. In 2013, internal ...

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Fox News to air special live coverage of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday

Fox News will provide special live coverage of Pope Francis' funeral Saturday, April 26, across its platforms, with host ...

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Crowds wait for hours to pay final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's

Mourners stood in line for hours on Thursday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state in St.

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Pope Francis’ funeral is on Saturday. It’s not too late to pay respects, but it's close.

There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...

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Who Will Be Next Pope? Latest Odds As Cardinals Gather In Rome

Polymarket gives the highest chance of becoming the next pope to one of the compromise candidates between progressives and ...

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What is a conclave and how is a new pope chosen - AP explains

The death or resignation of a pope starts a conclave, a centuries-old ritual of electing a successor that involves sacred ...

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Melania Trump, headed back to the Vatican, said she'd 'never forget' meeting Pope Francis

The world learned Melania Trump was Catholic when she brought rosary beads for Pope Francis to bless in 2017. Now, she's ...

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Notable tributes to Pope Francis from the Bay Area, California and beyond

Monday’s passing of Pope Francis a day after celebrating Easter at the Vatican drew tributes from around the world, including ...

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