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.
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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.
Vatican Has a Vacancy, but It Doesn’t Stop Between Popes
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When Will a New Pope Be Chosen? What to Know About the Conclave.
The pope’s funeral was on Saturday. Now the process of selecting the church’s future leader will begin.
For Pope Francis, a Last Burst of Pastoring Before Death
The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of his duties. Their joy proved short-lived.
How Is a New Pope Chosen? ‘Conclave’ Offers a Glimpse Inside the Process.
Papal experts have lauded the Oscar-nominated film as one of the more accurate depictions of the closed-door Vatican gathering.
Who Is Kevin Farrell, the Vatican’s New De Facto Administrator?
Cardinal Farrell, who holds the position of cardinal chamberlain, or camerlengo in Italian, will run the Holy See’s affairs until a new pope is chosen.