Pope Francis Remembered During Funeral in Vatican City
Hundreds of thousands paid their respects to the pope at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said.
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‘He Was Like Family’: Faithful Descend on St. Peter’s Square for Pope’s Funeral
Cardinals, royals and heads of state attended. But many mourners, some of whom slept on the streets overnight, said they came for a pope who had cared for the poor and marginalized.
Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice
Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well with his fellow clerics.
How Pope Francis Simplified Papal Funerals
The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand scale.
Tens of Thousands Line Up to Honor Pope Francis
More than 60,000 people have paid their respects to the late pope’s body in St. Peter’s Basilica since Wednesday, according to the Vatican. The church stayed open until 5:30 a.m. on Thursday and reopened at 7 a.m. as thousands more lined up to file pas…
Mourners Pay Respect to Pope Francis as Cardinals Fine Tune Funeral Plans
The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda were underway, and the church released the first image of Francis’ tomb.
The Faithful Pay Their Respects as Pope Francis’ Coffin Lies in State
The late Pope’s body was brought into St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday and will lie in state for three days before his funeral on Saturday.
Pope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to Lie in State
Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.
A Simpler Funeral for Pope Francis, Who Shunned Many Papal Trappings
A funeral will be held on Saturday for the pope, who changed the rules to make such ceremonies simpler than those traditionally observed.
Vatican Releases Photos of Pope Francis in His Casket
In a small ceremony, Vatican officials followed the path long taken when a pope dies.