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Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride
World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his ...
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Francis, the TV Pope, Takes His Final Journey
The Pope, famous—perhaps foremost—for his insistence on simplicity and aversion to clerical glitz, wanted to be buried not at ...
Why Princess Charlene, Queen Letizia and more royals wore veils for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis' funeral took place on Saturday, 26 April 2025, and the royal ladies wore veils as a mark of respect.
Powerful and poor celebrate Pope Francis in moving funeral mass - AP explains
250,000 people packed into St. Peter’s Square this morning for a very moving funeral mass for Pope Francis. Shortly before ...
Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope
In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.
How Pope Francis became an unlikely fashion icon
Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis’ understated style ...
Cardinal Peter Turkson: A contender to be the first black pope in modern times
A contender to be the first black pope in modern times - With Pope Francis's passing, focus turns to Cardinal Peter Turkson, ...
Pope Francis’ remarkably ordinary shoes brought pride to his Argentine neighborhood and his cobbler
The simple black shoes — a stark contrast to the flashy red slippers of his predecessor, are among Francis' personal effects ...