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Faithful visit tomb of Pope Francis a day after his funeral

Catholic faithful flock to Pope Francis' tomb as eyes turn to conclave

A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world and a crowd of hundreds of thousands.

USA Today · 2d

Faithful visit the tomb of Pope Francis a day after his funeral

Faithful queue to see the tomb of Pope Francis on the first day of its opening to the public in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, on April 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Funeral rites for

Pope, Catholic Church

Newsweek on MSN · 9d

What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

Africanews on MSN · 1h

How the Catholic Church chooses a new Pope

When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church follows an ancient, secretive process called the conclave to elect his successor from among the cardinals

The New York Times · 1d

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

The death of Pope Francis this month at the age of 88 set off grief and mourning around the world — along with a complex process to find a successor. Francis’ successor will be selected at a conclave that will begin May 7,

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Popes who have served the Catholic Church for the past 100 years: Champions of truth, faith and love

Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI are among the elected bishops of Rome who have led the Catholic Church ...

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Leaders of Irish church and state travel to Rome for Pope's funeral

The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland and Irish President Michael D Higgins are among those travelling to Rome on Friday ...

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Pope Francis: John Cardinal Njue to Attend Conclave Picking New Catholic Church Leader

A clerical twist has thrust Kenya’s Cardinal Njue into the global spotlight as he’s now eligible to vote for the next Pope, ...

CBS 5810h

'This is our little Rome': Milwaukee parishioners mourn Pope Francis and pray for the conclave

Just days away from the papal conclave, the world continues to mourn the loss of Pope Francis.Milwaukee is among many cities in the world paying tribute, holding a memorial Mass ...

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Looking back at Pope Francis' legacy and impact on the Catholic Church

Another issue: He had a rapprochement with China, which was controversial, even among Chinese Catholics, where he … agreed to ...

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Column: Pope Francis’ leadership underscores global Church influence

The fundamental Christian message emphasizes compassion, and the Catholic Church over the centuries has played a vital role ...

National Catholic Register16h

‘A Truly Universal Church’: Americans Share Unexpected Moments From Pope Francis’ Funeral

Families, seminarians and state Catholic conference executive joined the crowds converging on St. Peter’s Square to honor the ...

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Flight Searches For Papal Conclave Surge Over 345%—Here’s What Tourists Can Expect In Rome

On Friday, the day before the pope’s funeral, flight searches on Expedia for Rome for the dates of May 5-14 were up more than ...

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