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Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as hundreds of thousands come to view Pope Francis
The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be ...
Vatican asks visitors not to take selfies with late pope
Vatican officials are asking visitors not to take selfies with the late Pope Francis as he lies in state inside St. Peter’s ...
What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It
The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...
Argentines Bid Poignant Farewell to Countryman Pope Francis at Vatican
The Vatican said almost 150,000 people from all over the world had bid farewell to Francis as of midday on Friday (1000 GMT).
Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP’s Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions
Associated Press reporter Nicole Winfield, who covered Pope Francis at the Vatican during his entire pontificate, earned the ...
Nun Who Was Pope Francis' Friend Breaks Vatican Protocol While Weeping Over His Casket
An 81-year-old French nun who was friends with Pope Francis broke Vatican protocol when she approached the pontiff’s casket ...