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Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying ...
What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...
Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lie in state for final day
As the Vatican prepares to end viewings at St Peter's Basilica at 19:00 local time (18:00 BST), the BBC has spoken to the ...
Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP’s Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions
Associated Press reporter Nicole Winfield, who covered Pope Francis at the Vatican during his entire pontificate, earned the ...
What Power Does the Pope Really Have Now?
The pope has moral authority over 1.4 billion Catholics. But experts say he may not change their minds on political issues.
Pope refused advice to slow down in final years, archbishop tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on".
Trump administration live updates: Ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison; Trump and first lady will attend pope's funeral
Rep. George Santos is sentenced on felony fraud charges and President Donald Trump travels to Rome to attend Pope Francis' ...