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Pope Francis lies in state

Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state

Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

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Thousands queue to see Pope Francis’ body ahead of funeral

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral Saturday, expected to be attended by world leaders including US President Donald Trump.

The Washington Post on MSN · 14h

Pope Francis lies in state as faithful, and others, bid farewell

Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral. But the thousands of people lining up to see Francis on Wednesday were a more diverse mix.

Francis broke a church taboo with LGBTQ+ outreach

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Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn’t change much

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still rejected same-sex marriage and condemned any sexual relations between gay or lesbian partners as “intrinsically disordered.”

BBC on MSN · 8h

The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place

Every time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure to pay a visit to the church of Santa Maria Maggiore.It was a fitting choice: Francis was particularly devoted to the Virgin Mary,

The Washington Post on MSN · 21h

How Francis broke a church taboo with LGBTQ+ outreach

Francis never changed church doctrine on homosexuality or budged on the question of marriage. But he offered a revolutionary shift in tone.

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Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...

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North Texas Catholics mourn Pope Francis, Cardinal Farrell leads transition

"The people of North Texas loved Bishop Farrell," said Sister Gloria Cain, ex-superintendent of the Diocese of Dallas ...

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Thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis as Vatican considers extending public viewing

The public viewing of Pope Francis’ casket is scheduled to resume Thursday, a day after it began with numbers that were so ...

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Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

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Memorial mass celebrating the life of Pope Francis led by Boston archbishop

Hundreds gathered to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Pope Francis at a mass led by Boston Archbishop Richard ...

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What Is Pope Francis' Fisherman's Ring and Why Is It Destroyed After His Death?

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

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Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

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Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...

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