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Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators
As 135 cardinals meet in Rome to decide the next pope, questions about the legacy of the last one will loom large over their ...
How Rome Is Saying Goodbye to Pope Francis—and What Happens Next
Alongside the gossip and the gallows humor, the ancient and solemn rituals continue,” Chiara Barzini writes from Italy.
Sistine Chapel closes for conclave: What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
Pope Francis is buried in Rome after funeral attended by 250,000
World leaders, cardinals and at least 250,000 of the faithful gathered in the Vatican on Saturday morning to bid farewell to ...
Pope Francis funeral updates: 250,000 at Vatican; Francis driven through Rome
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be mourned and buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major ...
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Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome after funeral attended by thousands
Fiorello Maffei, a 58-year-old who lives in London, returned to Italy for the now postponed canonisation of Carlo, a Londoner ...
It's unclear who will replace Pope Francis — but these cardinals stand out
There are many names circulating for who may succeed Pope Francis, but history shows the rumoured frontrunners are rarely picked. Here's a look at some of the candidates who stand out for different ...
Boston Archbishop holds mass ahead of conclave to select new pope
Boston Archbishop Richard Henning celebrated a mass in Braintree on Tuesday, to ask the Holy Spirit to guide the Cardinals as they choose Francis' successor.
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Video shows Pope Francis’ tomb inside Rome’s St. Mary Major’s Basilica where he was laid to rest Roman Catholic faithful ...
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Thousands visit Pope Francis tomb in Rome day after funeral
The modest tomb draws huge queues on the first day of public viewing a day after tens of thousands attended his funeral.
They don't vote in the conclave, but nuns leading the world's Catholic orders gather in Rome
They don't have a vote in the pope's election, but nearly 900 superiors of the world's female Catholic orders met in Rome on ...