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Pope Francis to be laid in state at St. Peter’s Basilica: What is this majestic landmark?
The funeral of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday in St Peter’s Square. Until then, his body, kept in an open coffin, will ...
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St. Peter’s Basilica: A monumental setting for Pope Francis’ funeral service
Commissioned by Pope Julius II and designed by masters like Michelangelo and Bernini, the current St. Peter’s Basilica is a pinnacle of Renaissance architecture. It stands as one of the largest and ...
The pope’s funeral was perfect, and perfectly flawed
The funeral of Pope Francis captures a fundamental visual and ideological tension within Catholicism.
Where Is Pope Francis’s Funeral and When Will He Be Buried?
Despite the papal tradition of a St. Peter’s Basilica burial, it’s expected that Pope Francis will be laid to rest elsewhere, ...
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Pope Francis Brings Together Trump and Zelensky
Pope Francis’ death the day after Easter Sunday made possible this striking, and perhaps historic, meeting in St. Peter’s ...
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How many Popes are buried in St. Peter’s Basilica, which ones in St. Mary Major and which ones outside Rome?
There are churches, and then there is St. Peter's Basilica. It isn't just an architectural wonder... It is the beating heart of Christianity. Let's explore the engineering, artistry and magic of ...
Mourners Bid Solemn Farewell to Pope Francis
More than 250,000 people paid their respects to the pontiff at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...