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A simple ceremony and a powerful homily: Pope Francis funeral held a moral mirror to modern politics
Even in death, Pope Francis’ moral voice rang out across the world. With 40,000 packed into Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Square ...
The Vatican asked Pope Francis funeral attendees to wear all black. Trump wore a blue suit
The Vatican had a strict all-black dress code for Pope Francis' funeral Sunday. President Donald Trump wore a blue suit ...
The pope wanted a 'small' funeral. He's getting fighter jets and drone-busters
Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.
Thousands of Mourners Wait for Hours to Have a Few Seconds to Pay Their Respects to Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 earlier this week, will lie in state for three days before his funeral on Saturday, ...
Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Rome ahead of Pope's funeral on Saturday
This evening, the streets around the Vatican were very busy, and St Peter's Square was bustling. Up to 250,000 are expected ...
I covered two conclaves and a papal funeral: What to expect after Pope Francis' death
A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...
Biden Shared Grief With Pope Francis. Trump Harbored Grievances Toward Him
With his upcoming funeral, Pope Francis will one last time force the world to take a look at two U.S. Presidents who ...
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...