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How is the Vatican governed until the conclave?
Since Pope Francis’ death on April 21, Vatican affairs have been managed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell and Cardinal Giovanni ...
Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...
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 ...
IrishCentral23h
WATCH: Dublin native Camerlengo Kevin Farrell at forefront of transfer of Pope's coffin
Dublin native Camerlengo Kevin Farrell played a key role in the lead-up to Pope Francis lying in state on Wednesday. Pope ...
Pope Francis funeral draws global leaders and faithful to Vatican City in Rome
ROME (7News) — 7News is in Vatican City, where tens of thousands of Catholics have gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis, ...
Pope Francis' body lies in state for 3-day public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica
The bells of St. Peter’s tolled Wednesday as the body of Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived ...
Monitor5h
Black or white smoke: Inside Vatican’s tense conclave politics to vote pope
If a two-thirds majority has been reached, the master of liturgical ceremonies enters the Sistine Chapel. After each round of ...
St. Peter’s Basilica opens for the public to pay their respects to Pope Francis before funeral
The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with ...
Pope Francis lies in state as Vatican begins 3 days of public mourning
Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell, center right, spreads incense around the body of Pope Francis inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 23, 2025.