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Religion News Service on MSN5h
Politics aside for one day, world leaders to gather at Vatican and mourn Pope Francis
President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late ...
RTÉ Ireland7h
'Humbled to be here' - crowds queue in Vatican City
An atmosphere of solemnity hung over St Peter's Square, as thousands of people waited patiently for the procession of the ...
National Catholic Register7h
Who Are the Many Popes Not Buried in the Vatican?
Pope Clement XIV is also buried in the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome.
LBC10h
Tens of thousands of mourners from around the world gather in Vatican City to pay their respects to the pope
Tens of thousands of mourners have gathered from around the world to pay their respects to Pope Francis. The pope's body was ...
Catholic News Agency1d
CNA explains: What happens during the Vatican’s 9 days of mourning for the pope?
Rooted in ancient Christian and Roman customs, the Novendiales is a period of nine consecutive days dedicated to mourning the ...
Pontiffs and presidents: White House-Vatican relationship stretches a century, including fighting communism
The White House and Vatican have had a relationship stretching back to at least 1919, and includes Pope John Paul II and ...
Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully independent nation state in the world, according to Britannica. The ...
The Mirror US on MSN8h
Inside ancient Vatican ritual which takes place after pope dies and how new leader is chosen
Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, passed away on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, leaving people across the ...