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Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis

The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. (2 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square, after which the Vatican press office is expected to release details of the conclave that will elect the next pontiff.

Associated Press News on MSN · 23h

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout

So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout, closing the basilica for just an hour Thursday morning for cleaning.

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

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 not start before May 6.

Pope Francis, St. Peter's Basilica

CBS News · 15h

Pope lying in state draws tens of thousands to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican

So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.

ABC · 6h

Pope Francis live updates: About 90,000 have visited St. Peter's Basilica

Watch ABC News live coverage of the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday starting at 3:30 a.m. ET on ABC stations and streaming on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu. As of Thursday evening, about 90,000 people have visited St.

Associated Press · 1d

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

Pope Francis' body is being moved to St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing. Cardinals announced his funeral will be Saturday, and he will be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica.

Pope Francis, Funeral

Forbes · 16m

When Is Pope Francis Funeral? Everything To Know

Pope Francis will be laid to rest in a ceremony at the Vatican that is expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide. Here's how to watch the funeral.

USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

What time is Pope Francis' funeral? Vatican reveals full schedule of Saturday ceremony

Public visitation will come to an end Friday, April 25 before a funeral for Pope Francis takes place Saturday in St. Peter's Square.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 16h

When is Pope Francis' funeral? See time of livestream and how to watch from Texas

The Vatican has released details of Pope Francis' funeral. See when and where the services are and how to watch live from Texas.

Vatican, Pope Francis and papal conclave

New York Post on MSN · 7h

Inside the Vatican conclave battle to elect a more ‘traditional’ — but not necessarily conservative — pope

They want calm and for the Vatican to cause as little heartburn as possible,” one source told The Post of cardinals voting for Pope Francis’ successor.

CNET on MSN · 1d

Where to Watch Conclave, the Thriller Set in the Vatican About Electing a New Pope

The Oscar-nominated film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini, offering a fictionalized, high-stakes look at what happens behind the Vatican's closed doors.

CNN · 1d

Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite being listed as a “non-elector.”

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The Vatican releases image of marble tomb where Pope Francis will be laid to rest

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope College of Cardinals’ Meeting

Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi arrives for a college of cardinals’ meeting at the Vatican, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP ...

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King Charles III is skipping the pope's funeral, but Prince William will be there. Why?

King Charles IIII will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis, but his eldest son Prince William is slated to visit Rome in ...

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Vance, Catholic at odds with Pope Francis, attends Vatican's Good Friday service

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Don't believe rumor Trump urged Vatican to select new pope from 'Fox & Friends' cast

Numerous social media users shared the purported news headline "Trump Urges Vatican to Select New Pope from Cast of 'Fox & ...

Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession bringing Pope Francis to lie in state

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers brought the body of the late ...

Low-level Israeli representation at pope funeral follows decline in relations

Most major nations will be sending heads of state or government, or royalty, to Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, but Israel ...

AP PHOTOS: Scenes from the Vatican

People have gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to mourn Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope who charmed believers with his humble style.

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