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Pope Francis's final moments reveal how quickly he deteriorated before death
The pontiff was well for at least an hour after he woke up on Monday, Vatican sources say, but died around half an hour after ...
Vatican releases first pictures of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral rites begin
Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the first ritual of Francis's funeral rites, known as the “rite of the ascertainment of death and deposition in the coffin.” ...
Funeral date and time for Francis confirmed by Vatican with Pope's body to lie in state
Follow live coverage as Pope Francis's funeral arrangements are discussed in the Vatican with world leaders set to attend.
Vatican releases images of Pope Francis in open coffin for Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony
His Holiness died Monday after suffering a stroke that led to irreversible heart failure following a weeks-long ...
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Vatican Releases First Images Of Pope Francis' Open Coffin
The Vatican released the first photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin prior to the Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ...
Three caskets and a smashed ring: What ancient traditions happen following the Pope's death?
The death of Pope Francis marks not only the passing of a spiritual leader but the beginning of a symbolic process rooted in ...
Where is Pope Francis being laid to Rest? Burial plans and funeral traditions explained
Pope Francis’ funeral will not follow traditional protocols, marking a break from the past as the world mourns the loss of ...
The Real reason Pope Francis' simple coffin is not placed on a raised bier or catafalque
The Vatican on Tuesday released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, dressed in a red ...
Where will the pope be buried?
Despite the papal tradition of a St. Peter’s Basilica burial, it’s expected that Pope Francis will be laid to rest elsewhere, ...
How and where will Pope Francis be buried?
In the last two years of his life, Pope Francis became preoccupied with the rites and rituals surrounding his funeral. What he's determined for his burial breaks with years of tradition.
When is Pope Francis' funeral? What we know about the schedule of services so far
Pope Francis died Easter Monday. His body is expected to be moved to a coffin the same day and put on public display at St.
The science of how Pope Francis will be embalmed: Step-by-step, how the body is prepared to lie in state for three days - without showing obvious signs of decompos…
Following the death of Pope Francis today at the age of 88, the Pontiff's body will now need to be embalmed to prevent the ...