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Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis
Losing Francis was “as if you’re losing your grandfather, your very wise grandfather,” one mourner told NBC News.
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements
Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...
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 ...
Pope Francis’ funeral is on Saturday. It’s not too late to pay respects, but it's close.
There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
Thousands of people have begun filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis at the start ...
Cardinals Gather in Vatican to Fine Tune Preparations for Pope’s Funeral
The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda and to decide on the logistics of mourning for Francis were gathering pace.