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Procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state

Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late pontiff into St. Peter's Basilica.

BBC on MSN · 2d

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 a rosary in his hands.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

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

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

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night

People on MSN · 23h

Vatican Keeps St. Peter’s Open All Night as Thousands Flock to Pay Their Respects to Pope Francis

The Vatican opted to extend the visiting hours at St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, as thousands of mourners visited to pay their respects to Pope Francis who died on Monday,

NBC News on MSN · 10h

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis

The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. (2 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square, after which the Vatican press office is expected to release details of the conclave that will elect the next pontiff.

Associated Press News on MSN · 16h

St. Peter’s Basilica stays open overnight 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.

Men's Journal2d

Vatican Releases Photos Showing Pope Francis' Body Lying in Open Coffin

The Vatican has released photos and a video showing the body of Pope Francis lying in an open coffin. According to the BBC, which published multiple of the open coffin photos, the Pope "Is ...

The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

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Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance

Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of ...

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Pope Francis Made Final Appearance at Easter Celebration Hours Before His Death

Pope Francis was a man of the people. The 266th pope (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio) made one final appearance April 20 to commemorate Easter Sunday at the Vatican ... in the open-topped ...

The Times of Israel3d

Pope Francis, whose papacy heralded many firsts in Catholic Church, dies at 88

Pontiff had complex relationship with Jews and Israel; he denounced antisemitism and met hostages and their families, but ...

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