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Vatican Pope Francis Lying in State

CBS News · 25m

Pope lying in state draws tens of thousands to St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican says

So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.

Associated Press News on MSN · 2h

Vatican keeps St. Peter’s open all night 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.

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.

Pope Francis, funeral

USA TODAY · 14h

Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis’s funeral will be Saturday. Here’s what it will look like.

Tens of thousands of people are expected at the funeral, including Catholic mourners, cardinals and world leaders.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

Conclave will test Pope Francis’ legacy

His public persona may have been the humble and patient father figure, but Francis spent his 12 years as pope reorganizing the Vatican bureaucracy — the Roman curia — with more than a touch of ruthlessness.

1h

St. Peter's Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to pope

St. Peter's Basilica reopened its doors, after a brief pause in the early hours of the day, to welcome thousands of ...

4hon MSN

Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...

11h

Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: 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 ...

15hon MSN

What Is Pope Francis' Fisherman's Ring and Why Is It Destroyed After His Death?

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

4hon MSN

Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...

3h

'I never dreamt I would be choosing the next Pope'

Merseyside-born Cardinal Nichols exclusively told BBC North West he thought it was "going to pass me by [until] a couple of ...

12hon MSN

Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...

2d

New York, world leaders react to passing of Pope Francis

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, released an official statement just before 8 a.m. on the passing of Pope ...

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