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What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully ...
RTÉ Ireland8h
'Humbled to be here' - crowds queue in Vatican City
An atmosphere of solemnity hung over St Peter's Square, as thousands of people waited patiently for the procession of the ...
The Bulwark23h
Public Grief in Vatican City
The fight was ultimately irrelevant to the evening; more likely the byproduct of Italy’s lax public drinking laws than a ...
National Catholic Register3h
Who Are the Many Popes Not Buried in the Vatican?
Pope Clement XIV is also buried in the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome.
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Pope's Funeral Triggers Soaring Travel Prices for Rome: What Visitors Need to Know
"Tens of thousands of people attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II, so we expect demand and thus prices for travel and ...
Vatican Unveils Pope Funeral Details & Images Of Pontiff Lying In Open Casket; First Confirmed Guests Include Trump, Zelensky & Prince William
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday (April 26) and released images of the pontiff ...
Cardinal Dolan prays for Pope Francis ahead of trip to Rome
The funeral for Francis, the first first Latin American pontiff, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Square in The ...
Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Rome ahead of Pope's funeral on Saturday
Fans started gathering at San Lorenzo football club's chapel from Monday, to bid farewell to Pope Francis. "The Pope leaves ...