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Pope Leo XIV prays at Francis’ tomb in Saint Mary Major Basilica
Pope Leo XIV prayed at Francis' tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica on Saturday as he made his way back to the Vatican after his ...
Leo XIV Outlines a Path for a Modern Church That Follows Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...
Perfect prayer hands formed straight line to Vatican for new Pope, childhood friend recalls
"We never would have suspected that he was going to be a priest, let alone a bishop or cardinal or the Pope. Not in a million ...
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Funeral of Pope Francis drew thousands to say farewell
The service started at 4 a.m. EDT Saturday, beginning with prayer and song. Francis’ body laid in state for three days at St. Peter’s Basilica since Wednesday. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports ...
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Pope Francis laid to rest after 250,000 attend funeral service
He was kind. He always seemed to be the most like Jesus.” Francis visited New York City in 2015, where he led prayers at St. Patrick’s, visited the 9/11 memorial, celebrated Mass in Madison ...
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Crowds of mourners and dignitaries pay respects to Pope Francis at funeral service
Tens of thousands of mourners and dozens of world leaders gathered in Rome to celebrate the life of the late pope, Francis, at a funeral mass held in St ... but with prayers also conducted ...
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Buenos Aires farewells native pontiff with tears and calls to action
With songs, candles, tears and prayers, Buenos Aires mourners marked the burial of pontiff and native son Pope Francis ...
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Pope Francis funeral updates: Pope Francis laid to rest after historic funeral in front of 250,000
Francis, 88, died on Monday at the Vatican. Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, was buried Saturday at the Basilica of Saint Mary ... Herrera sang a song of her choice ...
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Pope Francis updates: Pope Francis' coffin has been closed
Francis' funeral will take place Saturday morning at St. Peter's Basilica ... family members participated in the rite. A presence of prayer and vigil will take place throughout the night until ...
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In a world building barriers and walls between people & nations, Pope Francis built bridges – it’s why he was loved
The heavenly voices of the requiem, the splendour of St Peter’s Basilica ... or to be touched by a ceremony conducted in song, prayer and silent ritual. Pope Francis led a life fuelled by ...
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'True friend' of Francis urges faithful to advance pope's Gospel legacy
As Rossi described Francis' 12-year pontificate ... was punctuated by moments of spontaneous prayer and song in the square. As the bells of St. Peter's tolled, Cardinal Rossi turned once more ...
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Buenos Aires bids farewell to Francis with tears, calls to action
With songs, dancing, tears and prayers, mourners in Buenos Aires marked the burial of native son Pope Francis on Saturday ... where the funeral at the Vatican's St Peter's Square was broadcast ...