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Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica

Live updates: Public viewing of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica to start

Cardinals determine public viewing of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica to begin on Wednesday morning. Francis is currently lying in state in the Santa Marta Domus in a private viewing for Vatican residents and the papal household.

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NBC News · 18m

Pope Francis live updates: Pontiff lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica for 3 days ahead of funeral

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their respects.

Catholic News Agency · 1h

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis lies in state as Vatican announces Friday coffin sealing

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office. The 88-year-old pontiff led the Catholic Church for a little more than 12 years.

Pope Francis, Conclave

The News Journal on MSN · 17h

What is the conclave and the Holy See? Words to know ahead of Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis's funeral is on Saturday, and now's the time to familiarize yourself with a few Catholic terms and phrases that you will hear this week.

The Scotsman on MSN · 1h

Pope Francis funeral: What will happen next - lying in state, mourning and Conclave

The funeral for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday - here is what will happen in the build-up, at the event itself, and in the days and weeks afterwards

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

When is Pope Francis' funeral? What we know about the schedule of services so far

Pope Francis died Easter Monday. His body is expected to be moved to a coffin the same day and put on public display at St. Peter's Basilica this week.

Acting Pope Is an Irish-Born US Citizen

The Associated Press on MSN · 23h

An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the ‘camerlengo,’ running the Holy See between popes

According to tradition, the camerlengo certifies the pope’s death, seals the papal apartment and breaks the pope’s fisherman’s ring, as a symbol of a vacancy at the Holy See. He leads the procession accompanying the coffin into St.

Newser on MSN · 23h

The Acting Pope Is an Irish-Born US Citizen

Following Pope Francis' death Monday at age 88, the Vatican will have an acting head until a new pontiff is chosen during the conclave process. That acting head, or camerlengo, is Cardinal Kevin Farrell,

WESH · 1d

Meet the Irish-born American cardinal now running the Vatican

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

9mon MSN

From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ what terms are used when picking a new pope

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

8mon MSN

When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

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Could a Michigan native be the next pope? What to know about Cardinal Joseph Tobin

Here's what to know about the 10 Americans tasked with assisting in the search for a new pope, including a Michigan native.

10hon MSN

Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says

Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...

10hon MSN

Painesville church prepares to remember Pope Francis alongside Latino community

It’s a time of reflection among the catholic community this week after the Holy See announced earlier this week the death of ...

10h

Cardinal Dolan and New York pray for Pope Francis, head 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 ...

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How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican

Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...

12hon MSN

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

Francis was more tolerant with another critic, the retired archbishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen. He excoriated the ...

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