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Watch Pope Francis' procession to final resting place

In a spectacular procession through the city of Rome, Pope Francis’ coffin was transported from St. Peter's Basilica to his final resting place at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.

Watch Pope Francis' procession to final resting place
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Inmate describes memory of getting her feet washed by Pope Francis

Late March of last year, Pope Francis visited Rebibbia women's prison, where the pope washed the feet of twelve prisoners in a centuries-old ritual. One inmate recounts this experience.

Inmate describes memory of getting her feet washed by Pope Francis
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More than 30,000 people pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb

Tens of thousands of people streamed past the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, packing the Roman basilica where he had chosen to be buried in a

More than 30,000 people pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb
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Some 200,000 Catholic youth flock to St. Peter's to mourn Pope Francis

Hundreds of thousands gathered in St.

Some 200,000 Catholic youth flock to St. Peter's to mourn Pope Francis
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The Pope Francis I knew: Reflections from CNN’s Vatican correspondent

The Pope Francis I knew: Reflections from CNN’s Vatican correspondent

The Pope Francis I knew: Reflections from CNN’s Vatican correspondent
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Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor

Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?
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Taiwan envoy said he prayed for president to be able to attend new pope's inauguration

Taiwan's envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis said he prayed for President Lai Ching-te to be able to attend the inauguration of the new pontiff, and that he had

Taiwan envoy said he prayed for president to be able to attend new pope's inauguration
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Argentina bids farewell to Pope Francis with 'symbolic embrace' at open-air mass in Buenos Aires

Argentines bid farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday, holding a massive open-air mass in front of the cathedral where he served as the archbishop of Buenos Aires

Argentina bids farewell to Pope Francis with 'symbolic embrace' at open-air mass in Buenos Aires
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Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride

World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor

Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride
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'Ciao Francesco', Romans wave goodbye to the pope they adopted

Romans cheered, clapped and cried on Saturday as they watched the simple, open-topped, white "pope-mobile" carry Francis' coffin from the Vatican to his chosen

'Ciao Francesco', Romans wave goodbye to the pope they adopted
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Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd

Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd

Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd
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They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis' funeral

They came from around the world to rejoice in the naming of the first millennial saint but ended up bidding farewell to Pope Francis instead

They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis' funeral
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Cardinal's funeral sermon stresses pope's call for Trump to 'build bridges, not walls'

In front of hundreds of world leaders attending the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re called for care for migrants,

Cardinal's funeral sermon stresses pope's call for Trump to 'build bridges, not walls'
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What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy

What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
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About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's coffin sealed

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
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Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life

Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute
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More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying-in-state

More than 100,000 mourners filed into St.

More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying-in-state
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Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican

Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican

Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
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Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'

Roger Yu, a gay man from the Philippines who abandoned plans to become a priest, said he was in Italy to pay homage to Pope Francis, a spiritual leader he saw as an inspiring

Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'
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How Pope Francis touched a migrant's heart, saying 'we're all the same people'

Diane Karla Abano, a Filipino migrant living in Rome, has vivid memories of the day that Pope Francis touched

How Pope Francis touched a migrant's heart, saying 'we're all the same people'
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Trump's migration stance overshadowed ties with Pope Francis

Shortly after Pope Francis' death was announced on Monday, President Donald Trump ordered American flags dropped to half-staff, offering nothing but praise for

Trump's migration stance overshadowed ties with Pope Francis
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What to expect at Pope Francis' funeral

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died this week at the age of 88, takes place on Saturday in St. Peter's Square.

What to expect at Pope Francis' funeral
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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 nickname “la prima della classe” -- or “the first in class” -- from him in 2018

Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP's Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions
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Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years

The clash in style between Donald Trump and Pope Francis and their positions on migration, the environment and poverty will come into sharper focus with the president in Rome for Francis’ funeral

Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years