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When is the conclave? The Vatican sets date to elect new head after Pope Francis' death

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

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Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica with an intriguing history instead of the grottoes of the Vatican.

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Pope Francis funeral: Watch coverage from Vatican City

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor: Presidents and princes will attend his funeral in St. Peter’s Square, but prisoners and migrants will usher him into the basilica where he will be buried.

World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

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Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd

The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral Mass in Vatican City, where mourners joined in a ...

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Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

Pope Francis laid to rest after funeral ceremony. Why he wasn't buried in the Vatican

Typically, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica. On Saturday, Francis became the first Catholic leader in over ...

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Giro d’Italia to pay tribute to Pope Francis with stage start in Vatican City

“Rome will once again offer a spectacular finale for the Giro d’Italia, crossing iconic landmarks known worldwide,” Mauro ...

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Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.

The reign of Pope Francis is over ... share meals at Santa Marta House — a hotel-like residence inside Vatican City where Francis had his own personal apartment during his pontificate ...

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Vatican Keeps St. Peter’s Open All Night as Thousands Flock to Pay Their Respects to Pope Francis

The Vatican opted to extend the visiting hours at St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, as thousands of ...

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Backer of Cardinal Parolin attacks Pope Francis’ push for lay involvement in church governance

In a pre-conclave meeting, an Italian cardinal, and backer of Cardinal Parolin as next pope, attacked Pope Francis for ...

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Vatican issues 'sede vacante' postage stamps valid until a new pope is elected

The so-called “sede vacante” stamps include an image used by the Vatican in official documents in periods between popes: two ...

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