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Key moments from Pope Francis’ funeral
In his homily at the pope's funeral, Cardinal Re described Pope Francis as a "pope among the people, with an open heart ...
'Build bridges, not walls': Francis' funeral brings together the powerful and the pious
Dozens of world leaders, at least 11 reigning monarchs and tens of thousands of mourners were on hand to give Pope Francis a ...
Rome and the world bid farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral and humble burial
Cardinals will meet next month to pick Francis' successor, deciding if the new pope should continue with the late pontiff's ...
Popes are usually buried in 3 coffins, but Pope Francis wasn't. Here's why
In a significant break from papal tradition, Pope Francis was not laid to rest in the customary three coffins that have been ...
5 takeaways from the pope’s funeral
President Trump and other world leaders gathered in Rome on Saturday to honor the life of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at ...
What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica. The church is home to his ...