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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 President Donald Trump, Prince William, and President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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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 final send-off for a pontiff celebrated as a champion of the poor.

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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.

Pope Francis, papal conclave

CBS News · 6h

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

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

The New York Times · 23h

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of secrecy and vote by secret ballot. A two-thirds majority is needed to elect a new pope, and campaigning is part of the process, though it should not appear so.

USA TODAY on MSN · 56m

Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death

An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held beginning on May 7 in the Sistine Chapel following the death of Pope Francis.

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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 ...

Giro d'Italia final stage dedicated to Pope Francis

The final stage of this year's Giro d'Italia will be dedicated to Pope Francis, who died on April 21, with a neutralised start in Vatican City, race organisers said on Tuesday.

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Brooklyn Catholic Students Witness Pope Francis' Final Blessing in Vatican City During School Trip

Brooklyn Catholic students witnessed what became Pope Francis' final blessing during a school trip in Vatican City, leaving a ...

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Cycling-Giro d'Italia final stage dedicated to Pope Francis

The Giro, which begins in Albania on May 9, will end on June 1 in Rome, and before the official start of the final stage, ...

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Woman Who Knew Pope Francis as Young Priest Recalls Memories of Him and How He Changed Once He Became Pontiff (Exclusive)

"He always kept a low profile. He was a very serious person,” Ana Maria Belmonte tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview ...

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When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

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Russia launches major drone attack on Ukraine despite 'productive' Vatican City Meeting

On the heels of a private meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while attending ...

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Trump steps from the cloister to shake hands with world leaders in Vatican City

Trump is only the second sitting U.S. president to attend a papal funeral — and comes against the backdrop of the U.S.’s increasingly isolationist posture.

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