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Catholics mark end of Pope Francis mourning period

Vatican marks final day of mourning for Pope Francis before conclave begins

Sunday marked the end of a formal mourning period in the Catholic Church for Pope Francis, who died April 21 after 12 years in the papacy. He was 88. The pontiff's death catalyzed an extensive list of traditions dating back centuries,

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Vatican conclave will elect successor to Pope Francis

The 2025 conclave is less predictable than ever after Francis shook up the Catholic Church during his years as pope. More Catholic Church cardinals will move into the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on May 7 than for any papal election to date: 133 cardinals are expected.

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Catholics mark end of Pope Francis mourning period ahead of conclave

Sunday marked the end of the official nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis. Chicago-area Catholics spoke about his legacy and their hopes for a new pope as the papal conclave is set to begin this week.

Pope Francis donates popemobile

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Pope Francis donated a popemobile to serve as a mobile health unit for Gaza children

The Jerusalem and Sweden branches of the Vatican’s Caritas charitable federation released photos of the repurposed vehicle on Monday.

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Pope Francis’s popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of the late Pope Francis’ vehicles – otherwise known as “popemobiles” – is set to be sent to the Gaza strip and converted into a mobile healthcare unit, per Holy See-sanctioned media.

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Pope Francis' popemobile being turned into health clinic for Gaza children

Pope Francis' popemobile is being converted into a clinic to help children in the Gaza Strip, the Vatican announced, calling it the late pontiff's "final gift" to the war-torn territory.

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How Pope Francis shaped the papal conclave to reflect a changing church

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...

Conclave to select new pope begins May 7 in Vatican City. What New Yorkers should know

A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...

Fact Check: Inverted cross near Pope Francis’ coffin was a Catholic symbol, not a satanic one

Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...

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Dinner parties, listening and lobbying. What goes on behind closed doors to elect a pope

ROME (AP) — Rome is bustling with jasmine blooming and tourists swarming. But behind closed doors, these are the days of ...

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Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

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Funeral for Pope Francis scheduled. Here's where, how to watch. You'll need to be up early

The funeral for Pope Francis will take place at 4 a.m. ET on April 26. The funeral will take place in St. Peter's Square. The pope broke with traditions and will be buried in a simple wooden ...

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Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

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Meet Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, a Top Contender to Succeed Pope Francis

The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—is set to begin on May 7, and will see 133 cardinals gather to vote.

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