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New pope will face a Vatican budget crisis, and a myriad other problems
Heavy is the white mitre worn by the pope. Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the ...
Vatican closes Sistine Chapel as cardinals prepare to elect new pope
Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...
When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
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Pope’s final journey: 11 symbolic moments from Francis’ funeral procession
The six-kilometer funeral procession that carried Pope Francis from St. Peter's to St. Mary Major was filled with profound ...
Pope Francis' Message to Young in Unseen Video
The Vatican released a video of Pope Francis speaking in January when he told young people about the importance of listening.
A simple ceremony and a powerful homily: Pope Francis funeral held a moral mirror to modern politics
Even in death, Pope Francis’ moral voice rang out across the world. With 40,000 packed into Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Square ...
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
When Does the Conclave Start? Vatican Process to Choose New Pope Explained
The cardinals eligible to vote for the new pope will gather in the coming weeks and enter seclusion to secretly vote for the ...