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Vatican extends public viewing of Pope Francis

Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state

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.

NBC News on MSN · 40m

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.

Associated Press News on MSN · 6h

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 and funeral rites

The Independent on MSN · 3h

How Pope Francis’ funeral will be different from those held for predecessors

How Pope Francis’ funeral will be different from those held for predecessors - Pope Francis introduced changes to simplify papal funeral rites last year

USA TODAY · 3d

Pope Francis has died. How will they choose a new pope?

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Easter Monday after more than a decade leading the church. Here's what happens next.

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

Papal funerals have historically been very elaborate, but the instructions set out by Francis are much simpler. He will be the first Pope in more than a century not to be buried inside the Vatican. Instead,

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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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Pope Will Lie in State for Three Days Before Funeral on Saturday

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

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Pope’s Funeral to Take Place on April 26 in Rome, Holy See Says

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See ...

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An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes

An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy ...

Asian News International on MSN3h

President Murmu to visit Vatican City to attend State Funeral of Pope Francis

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Vatican City for a two-day visit from April 25 - 26 to attend the State Funeral of Pope ...

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Why The Next Pope Faces Major Money Challenges

Pope Francis’ sweeping reforms cleaned up some of the mess at the scandal-plagued Vatican Bank, but his management also left ...

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Why is King Charles not allowed to attend the pope's funeral? Prince William to go instead

Prince William will attend Pope Francis' funeral on behalf of the British royal family. Here's why King Charles III cannot go ...

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The Pope Can't Be an Organ Donor Because the Catholic Church Has Seized Ownership of His Body

Before he became the leader of Catholics, Pope Francis was known for his charity — but his own organs will not be donated due ...

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