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On the eve of a papal funeral, Rome prepares
VATICAN CITY — As pilgrims and world leaders alike prepare to say goodbye to Pope Francis at his funeral Saturday, Rome is ...
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What Does SPQR Mean? The History Of The Ancient Roman Acronym
SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, which translates to "The Senate and Roman People" or "The Senate and People of ...
Echoes of the Ancient Maritime Republics
Like a world championship, but even more. After three years, the Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics returns to Amalfi, ...
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How Rome Is Saying Goodbye to Pope Francis—and What Happens Next
Banners give way to black-draped ... election that follows—suddenly taps into this ancient sense of grandeur we usually ignore. After all, Rome was once called caput mundi—the capital of ...
Pope Francis funeral: Watch coverage from Vatican City
VATICAN CITY (AP) — World dignitaries and Catholic faithful attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday.
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Watch: Pope Francis funeral
VATICAN CITY (AP) — World dignitaries and Catholic faithful attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday.