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The science of how Pope Francis will be embalmed: Step-by-step, how the body is prepared to lie in state for three days - without showing obvious signs of decompos…
Following the death of Pope Francis today at the age of 88, the Pontiff's body will now need to be embalmed to prevent the ...
Pope Francis failed John Paul II’s moral test on Ukraine
Pope Francis failed a key moral test in his failure to identify and condemn Russia's war on Ukraine and China's Uyghur ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.
Two papal deaths 20 years apart, one expected, the other a surprise
When Pope John Paul II died on the evening of April 2, 2005, the whole world knew it would be coming at any moment.
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AHSAA soccer poll: Homewood, St. John Paul II girls take over No. 1 spots
In Class 4A, St. John Paul II of Huntsville moved up from second to No. 1 in place of now-No. 2 Montgomery Catholic. SJP2 is 14-1-2 while Montgomery Catholic is 16-4 on the season. There was also ...
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St. John Paul II outlasts NFC baseball, other FHSAA regional game one scores
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Monday saw the beginning of FHSAA regional baseball tournaments with a new “best of three” format for 2025. Have a news tip or see an ...
What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions
After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.