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Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's ...
Bipartisan group of lawmakers attending Pope Francis’s funeral
A bipartisan delegation of House lawmakers will be attending Pope Francis’s memorial service in Rome this weekend, House ...
Standing With History to Say Goodbye
The man, Shawn Hopkins, 57, a sheriff’s deputy in Pontiac, was on a short vacation with his mother and his sister, Katrina, ...
Tracking the Footprint of the Pope’s Death in Rome
The pope’s portrait is everywhere these days. Here, we found it in a store of liturgical paraphernalia in central Rome. There were also many other symbols around, as a testament to how religion and ...