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What are the Catholic Church’s rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Vatican and signals the start of a millennia-old process ...
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary ...
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Catholic Church prepares for Conclave to decide Pope after Francis' death
Catholic cardinals have begun preparations for a conclave to elect the next pope following Francis' death, as debates over ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...
The pope wanted a 'small' funeral. He's getting fighter jets and drone-busters
Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.
Pope Francis funeral latest: US cardinal accused of mishandling sexual abuse cases chosen to close casket
A retired US cardinal who has faced accusations of mishandling sexual abuse cases was chosen to help seal Pope Francis’s ...
In war-torn Gaza, Catholic parish grieves pope who kept them close
The parish priest of Gaza's only Catholic church talks about getting daily calls from Pope Francis during the Israel-Hamas conflict.