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Pope Francis updates: Pope Francis' coffin has been closed
The rite of the closing of the coffin took place at 8 p.m. local time Friday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, officials said.
Why the Vatican is angered with people taking selfies with Pope's coffin
As a sea of mourners gather to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, who lies in state at St Peter’s Basilica, some ...
Simple coffin, a poignant church, two mile procession & world leaders on guest list… inside the plans for Pope’s funeral
AFTER twelve long years serving as the leader of 1.4billion Catholics around the world, Pope Francis’ final journey has now ...
Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life
The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...
In pictures: Symbolism on show as Pope Francis lies in open coffin
The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and ...
Thousands pay their respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica as public viewing begins
The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and ...
Pope Francis lying in state for 3 days ahead of his funeral at the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...