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Cardinals to seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
Pope Francis’ wooden coffin will be sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body ...
What Power Does the Pope Really Have Now?
The pope has moral authority over 1.4 billion Catholics. But experts say he may not change their minds on political issues.
Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lie in state for final day
As the Vatican prepares to end viewings at St Peter's Basilica at 19:00 local time (18:00 BST), the BBC has spoken to the ...
How to watch Pope Francis' funeral: What time, TV channels, livestream, more
Pope Francis' funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, April 26 in Vatican City. Here's how to ...
Here's how Pope Francis' funeral will break with tradition
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff has already broken with some ...
Pope refused advice to slow down in final years, archbishop tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on".
Pope Francis' Funeral Could Turn Into Awkward Diplomatic Event
The late pope's funeral will be the biggest gathering of world leaders since Trump's inauguration. But tensions among them ...
Pope Francis funeral: Trump, Zelenskyy, Prince William among leaders attending
Pope Francis' funeral this weekend will see global leaders including President Donald Trump and Prince William.
Pope Francis's funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy
There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years.
Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, simple, essential' life, basilica's archbishop says
Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it ...