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Pope’s Mourners See His Death as Crossroads for Catholic Church
As tens of thousands of Catholics wait in hourslong lines to pay their respects to Pope Francis, many are debating the ...
The pope wanted a 'small' funeral. He's getting fighter jets and drone-busters
Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.
AI images of Pope Francis wearing pride flag resurface after his death
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, 2025, social media users in Greece began re-sharing ...
'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death
Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere here at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.
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Pope's death triggers surge of disinformation he fought against
The death of Pope Francis drew tributes from mourners around the world -- and with them a wave of disinformation, old and new ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.
About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's ...
PHOTOS: Pope Francis’ image is everywhere as the Catholic faithful mourn him with art and thanks
Pope Francis’ image seemed to be everywhere Friday as the world mourned his death in Rome at the age of 88. Artists created ...