As Rome prepares to host Pope Francis’ funeral, Italy activated an extensive security plan to ensure the safety of all participants. On Apr. 26, 2025, ...

The group will be among the more than 200,000 people expected at St. Peter's Square Saturday morning, as the pope is laid to ...

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The world will have its last chance to bid a final farewell this weekend to Pope Francis, who leaves behind a legacy shaped ...

Francis' funeral will take place Saturday morning at St. Peter's Basilica. The viewing of the casket of Pope Francis has ...

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The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Pope Francis, leader of Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, died Monday morning at the age of 88. Here's what to know about ...

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Roman neighbors and retired flight attendants Aurelia Ballarini and Francesca Codato came to pay respects to Pope Francis on ...

Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.

As pilgrims and world leaders alike prepared to say goodbye to Pope Francis at his funeral Saturday, Rome raced to get ready.