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Pope Francis, st. peter's square

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Pope Francis mourners pack St. Peter's: 'He's like a member of the family.' 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 not start before May 6.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1h

Pope Francis lies in state as faithful, and others, bid farewell

Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral in a few days. But the thousands of people lining up to see Francis on Wednesday were a more diverse mix.

Associated Press News on MSN · 7h

Bells toll as Pope Francis’ body is transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica for 3 days of public viewing

The bells of St. Peter’s are tolling as the body of Pope Francis is transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived to the basilica.Pallbearers carried the simple wooden coffin on their shoulders through the Vatican’s archway gates into the basilica,

Vatican, Pope Francis and Cardinals

CNN on MSN · 2h

Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite being listed as a “non-elector.”

Associated Press · 1d

Cardinals gather at Vatican to plan funeral of Pope Francis and election of his successor

Cardinals began to arrive at the Vatican on Tuesday, in the flurry of activity following the Pope's death on Monday.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Cardinals Meet Tuesday at Vatican to Choose Date for Pope Francis' Funeral

Cardinals are meeting at the Vatican to make the first decisions about running the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis Dies, Hegseth’s 2nd Signal Scandal and More

JD Vance opens up about meeting Pope Francis the day before he died

WASHINGTON — In the final hours of Pope Francis' life, he had what was unknowingly his last meeting with a global leader: U.S. Vice President JD Vance. The meeting on Sunday was a short one, lasting only a few minutes as the two men exchanged Easter greetings while Vance was on holiday in Rome.

USA Today · 2d

Pope Francis dies at 88. Where he came from and when will a new pope be elected

Pope Francis died Easter Monday on April 21, 2025. Here's what we know and what needs to be done to elect a new pope.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

Midday Must-Reads: Pope Francis Dies, Hegseth’s Second Signal Scandal and More

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere, died at the age of 88 early this morning, on Easter Monday. Just yesterday, Francis had shocked the world when he emerged from his convalescence for a serious case of pneumonia to tour Vatican City’s St.

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Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis lying in state after Easter Monday death

The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on ...

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The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to ...

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Vatican shares some details of Pope Francis' "discreet death"

Pope Francis thanked his personal nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, ...

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JD Vance calls meeting with Pope Francis before his death 'a great blessing'

Vice President JD Vance was one of the last officials to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican before the pontiff's death.

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How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican

Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...

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