Pope Francis funeral
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LIVE UPDATES: Cardinals celebrate fifth Novendiales Mass, ask for prayers for conclave
Follow here for live updates of the latest news regarding the upcoming papal conclave. Read more
First pilgrims begin to line up 12 hours ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral
The first of thousands of pilgrims were already lining up along the streets to catch a glimpse of the late... Read more
These are the heads of state and dignitaries who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral
Pope Francis’ funeral will be attended by dozens of heads of state, monarchs, foreign ministers, and other leaders from around... Read more
1,800 Civil Protection volunteers on hand to streamline flow for Francis’ funeral
More than 1,800 Italian Civil Protection volunteers are currently deployed to coordinate and facilitate the flow of pilgrims paying their... Read more
Preview of Pope Francis’ tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica
Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his pectoral... Read more
Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed Friday evening ahead of Saturday funeral
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin beginning at 8 p.m. Rome... Read more
CNA explains: ‘Sede vacante’ and ‘interregnum’ — what do they mean?
A highly regulated process has now begun that will see Pope Francis’ earthly body laid to rest and a conclave... Read more
General congregation begins: Cardinals suspend beatifications, swear to secrecy
At the first general congregation of cardinals in Rome on Tuesday, the estimated 60 cardinals in attendance chose the date... Read more
