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Pope Francis' final hours, last words revealed as Vatican shares details: Live updates
Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.
Key terms for understanding what is happening at Vatican following Pope Francis’ death | AP Explains
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
Pope Francis’ death live updates: Viewing tomorrow ahead of Vatican funeral Saturday
Navarrosa, who is currently writing his thesis on the pope’s 2016 encyclical 'Amoris Laetitia,' recalls meeting Francis in ...
Pope Francis' death mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.
Who Leads the Catholic Church Between Popes?
Meet the Irish-American Camerlengo and Italian dean who are in charge of administering the Church during this interim period.
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.
"Crossroads": Catholic Church considers path forward, prepares to elect new pope
The Catholic Church is at a crossroads as it prepares to vote for a new leader. Pope Francis died aged 88 on Easter Monday ...
Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday
Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, ...
Veteran Vatican reporter David Willey reflects on changed Church
Former BBC Rome correspondent David Willey reflexts on how the Vatican has transformed, as well as what its future holds ...