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‘We must go ahead in the footsteps of Francis’ – focus shifts to electing next pope as Vatican confirms start date for conclave
Cardinals will begin their secret ­conclave to elect a new pope on May 7, the ­Vatican confirmed yesterday. The date was decided during a closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican, the first ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Most of the funeral will be celebrated in Latin, and there will be incense and hymns and Gregorian chants. Attended by dozens ...
Donald Trump's Suit For Pope Francis' Funeral Goes Viral
Donald Trump is catching flak for wearing a blue suit to Pope Francis’ funeral, and social media users aren’t holding back ...
Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd
The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral Mass in Vatican City, where mourners joined in a ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis' tomb, as it opens for public viewing
The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis, who was buried on Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome ...
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As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
New pope will face a Vatican budget crisis, and a myriad other problems
Heavy is the white mitre worn by the pope. Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the ...