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World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
Trump officials push Russia-Ukraine peace deal after Vatican meeting
Top officials in U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday pressed Russia and Ukraine to make headway on a peace ...
Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying ...
What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It
The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Funeral Global Reax
Archbishop Francisco Escalante Molina, third left, Auxiliary Bishop Andrea Lembo, fourth left, and other priests lay flowers ...
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From “camerlengo” to “white smoke,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
Vatican asks visitors not to take selfies with late pope
Vatican officials are asking visitors not to take selfies with the late Pope Francis as he lies in state inside St. Peter’s ...
When Does the Conclave Start? Vatican Process to Choose New Pope Explained
With the funeral of Pope Francis concluded, preparations are under way for the beginning of the Papal Conclave, which will ...