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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 ...
White smoke, black smoke, conclave: Here’s a papal glossary of terms
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...
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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church ...
Tens of thousands gather as Pope Francis lies in state at St Peter's Basilica
Follow our live feed as the faithful pay their respects to the late pontiff of the Catholic Church at the heart of Vatican ...
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Bells toll, faithful gather in Toronto and Montreal to honour late Pope Francis
Catholic faithful gathered for multiple events in Toronto and Montreal to commemorate the late Pope Francis on Tuesday, a day ...
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African Leaders Mourn the Passing of Pope Francis
Pope Francis passed away on Monday at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. He was 88 years old.World leaders, including those in Africa, immediately began sending their condolences to the ...
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Watch: Pope Francis lies in state as thousands pay their respects
After a religious service, the faithful and the general public will be allowed to visit the late pontiff until 7pm on Friday, ...
Pope Francis's final hours: A simple dinner, a wave to a friend and a meeting with an adversary
As he glided around St Peter's Square in his popemobile on Sunday, the fact he was 88 and had just spent several weeks in hospital somehow seemed a distant memory. Then everything changed.
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Catholics bid final farewell as Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica
Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square on the ...
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...
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Pilgrims flock to pay tribute to pope lying in state
Pope Francis's open coffin was transferred Wednesday to St Peter's Basilica for three days of lying in state, with thousands of people gathering to pay their respects to the leader of the world's ...