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Vatican confirms Pope Francis funeral for Saturday

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Pope Francis lying in state for 3 days ahead of funeral at the Vatican

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.

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Pope Francis live updates: Prince William to attend pope's funeral on Saturday

The pontiff's funeral is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 26, according to the Vatican. Francis' death on Monday came after a series of worsening health problems, including a diagnosis of double pneumonia that put him in the hospital for more than a month earlier this year.

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Thousands mourn, pay homage to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica: Live updates

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

Pope Francis, head of Roman Catholic Church, has died

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Pope Francis, groundbreaking leader of Catholic Church, dies at age 88

Remembering Pope Francis, the Catholic Church leader who broke with tradition 10:43. Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change th

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The new leader of the Catholic Church will inherit a financial mess that Pope Francis spent much of his reign trying to fix

Even on his deathbed, Pope Francis didn’t pause from pursuing a dogged campaign that distinguished his reign: reforming the Vatican’s infamously troubled finances. On February 27, the pontiff’s 13th day at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital suffering from exhaustion and bronchitis,

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Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed.

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Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

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Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse

Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018. Few people could have ...

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Did Pope Francis ‘Pack’ the Conclave?

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

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Pope Francis' passion for prayer inspired many others

Each year Pope Francis shared monthly prayer themes. His prayer for April 2025 was particularly pointed for the modern world: ...

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Couples say Pope Francis’ changes to Catholic views on divorce changed their lives

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — People across the world are reflecting on how Pope Francis changed their lives, including those who have ...

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'He was one of us': What Pope Francis meant to metro Detroit's Chaldean community

Pope Francis was the first pope to visit Iraq, a historic event still remembered by Chaldeans in metro Detroit who mourned ...

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Yes, Marjorie Taylor Greene posted 'Evil is being defeated by the hand of God' on morning Pope Francis died

Greene grew up Catholic but left when she had children, saying she couldn't trust the Church leadership "to protect my ...

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Joy Behar concerned new pope will be conservative and 'anti-gay' as “The View” cohosts praise Pope Francis

Sunny Hostin said, "This pope changed things for me" after she "struggled with being a Catholic" over the church's stances on ...

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