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The Vatican begins ancient process to elect a new pope following Pope Francis' passing
The world continues to mourn the passing of Pope Francis.But within the walls of the Vatican, an ancient and elaborate ...
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Where Is Vatican City? — The Country Where The Pope Lived And Died
Following the death of Pope Francis, Christians from all over the world will flock to Vatican City, a country surrounded by ...
Inside the City Where the Pope Lived, Ruled, and Died
After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88.
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What Happens During the Vatican’s 9 Days of Mourning for the Pope?
Between the fourth and sixth day after the pope’s death, the papal funeral takes place in St. Peter’s Basilica or St. Peter’s ...
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All You Need To Know About The Vatican: World's Smallest State
Some 900 people live within its ancient ... 19th century. Rome was captured in 1870 and would became Italy's capital, with Pope Pius IX declaring himself a "prisoner in the Vatican", a claim ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
Each elector swears an oath to protect the church’s freedom and the secrecy of the conclave. As the last oath is complete, ...
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, ...
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and ...