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MOURNERS PAY FINAL RESPECTS TO POPE FRANCIS (6aET)

Francis’ coffin is currently lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica. After his funeral on Saturday, which will largely be held outside in St. Peter’s Square and will be attended by 130 delegations including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs, a procession will take his body from that basilica to the pope’s final resting place at Santa Maria Maggiore. Ivan Rodriguez reports from Rome.

April 25, 2025
MOURNERS PAY FINAL RESPECTS TO POPE FRANCIS (6aET)
Europe|Political|World

Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

April 25, 2025
Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Political|World

A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican

Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted without explanation

April 25, 2025
A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican
Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he had inherited

April 24, 2025
Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same place

April 24, 2025
Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler
Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands file into St. Peter's Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis

After so many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open overnight, the lines of mourners waiting to pay their last respects have continued to file past his coffin

April 24, 2025
Tens of thousands file into St. Peter's Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis
Crime|Political|World

US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin

US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin

April 24, 2025
US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin
Health|Political|World

Pope Francis died quickly and without suffering, his doctor says

Pope Francis died quickly on Monday morning from an unexpected stroke without suffering undue pain, and there was nothing that doctors could have done to

April 24, 2025
Pope Francis died quickly and without suffering, his doctor says
Crime|Europe|World

Convicted cardinal wants to vote for pope, his brother prelates must decide

Cardinals in meetings ahead of the start of a secret conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are scratching the hair under their red skull caps as

April 24, 2025
Convicted cardinal wants to vote for pope, his brother prelates must decide
Europe|Political|World

Crowds wait for hours to pay final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's

Mourners stood in line for hours on Thursday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state in St.

April 24, 2025
Crowds wait for hours to pay final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's
Americas|Political|World

Buenos Aires' poor neighborhoods mourn 'slum pope' Francis

In the poor Zavaleta district of Buenos Aires, amidst precarious houses and narrow alleys, Marina Ayala walks the same streets Pope Francis walked during

April 24, 2025
Buenos Aires' poor neighborhoods mourn 'slum pope' Francis
Crime|Health|Political|World

Victim's advocates criticise cardinal's role in Pope Francis' funeral

Advocates for Catholic clergy sexual abuse victims are criticising the appointment of a retired U.S. cardinal who has been accused of mishandling abuse cases

April 24, 2025
Victim's advocates criticise cardinal's role in Pope Francis' funeral
Crime|Health|World

Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

April 24, 2025
Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City

April 24, 2025
Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Europe|World

Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life

Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life

April 23, 2025
Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life
Europe|Political|World

Thousands honour Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica

Thousands of people poured into St.

April 23, 2025
Thousands honour Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
Health|Political|World

Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins

Thousands of people have begun filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis at the start of three days of public viewing ahead of his funeral

April 23, 2025
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
Political|US|World

Vance plays down political differences with Pope, calls it "lucky" they met

U.S.

April 23, 2025
Vance plays down political differences with Pope, calls it "lucky" they met
Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis’ coffin moves to St. Peter’s Basilica

Video shows moments of the procession transferring Pope Francis' coffin from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta residence, where he lived during his papacy to St. Peter’s Basilica, where he will lie in state before his funeral on Saturday.

April 23, 2025
Pope Francis’ coffin moves to St. Peter’s Basilica
Lifestyle|Travel|World

Couple shares experience of Pope Francis blessing their marriage

Couple shares experience of Pope Francis blessing their marriage

April 23, 2025
Couple shares experience of Pope Francis blessing their marriage
Political|World

Gaza’s only Catholic Church reflects on its special bond with Pope Francis

Pope Francis had a nightly ritual for the last 18 months of his life; calling Gaza’s only Catholic Church throughout the war. CNN’s Jeremy Diamond spoke to the church’s priests about their special bond with the pope.

April 23, 2025
Gaza’s only Catholic Church reflects on its special bond with Pope Francis
Health|Political|World

The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica

The body of Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace

April 23, 2025
The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica
Asia|World

Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis

The Philippines began a period of national mourning for Pope Francis on Wednesday, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordering flags on all state buildings across the staunchly

April 23, 2025
Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis
Political|World

Christians gather at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre to mourn Pope Francis

Christians from around the world prayed for Pope Francis at a solemn Mass on Wednesday at Jerusalem's centuries-old Church of the Holy Sepulchre following

April 23, 2025
Christians gather at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre to mourn Pope Francis
Political|World

East Timor couple have seen two popes visit, pray they will see Francis' successor

A devout Roman Catholic couple in East Timor has seen firsthand two popes visit their tiny Asian country and now they are praying

April 23, 2025
East Timor couple have seen two popes visit, pray they will see Francis' successor
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Forget the film: Vatican is preparing for the real 'Conclave'

As the Vatican prepares for the secret meeting of cardinals who will pick a successor to Pope Francis, forget - to some extent - what you may have learned

April 23, 2025
Forget the film: Vatican is preparing for the real 'Conclave'
Europe|Political|World

Who will be the next pope? Some hints to watch for

No one knows who the world's Catholic cardinals will choose to succeed Pope Francis as the new leader of the global Catholic Church.

April 23, 2025
Who will be the next pope? Some hints to watch for
Political|World

In South America, Pope Francis' allies hope his reforms will endure

Argentine priest Guillermo Marcó, a close ally to Pope Francis and his spokesman for years when he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, is confident that the

April 23, 2025
In South America, Pope Francis' allies hope his reforms will endure
Europe|World

As Pope Francis lies in state, Catholics gather in Rome to say goodbye

Maria Pia Caruso travelled to Rome from her hometown in northern Italy after she learned Pope Francis had died at age 88, to say a final

April 23, 2025
As Pope Francis lies in state, Catholics gather in Rome to say goodbye
Crime|Europe|World

Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

April 23, 2025
Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff
Crime|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse

Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018

April 23, 2025
Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse
Health|Political|World

The pope called them every night until his final hours. Now, Gaza’s Christians cling to the hope he left behind

The pope called them every night until his final hours. Now, Gaza’s Christians cling to the hope he left behind

April 23, 2025
The pope called them every night until his final hours. Now, Gaza’s Christians cling to the hope he left behind
Political|Sports|World

How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican

How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican

April 22, 2025
How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican
Political|World

Israel shares, then deletes, condolences over pope's death

The Israeli government shared and then deleted a social media post offering condolences over the death of Pope Francis, without saying why, though an Israeli newspaper linked the

April 22, 2025
Israel shares, then deletes, condolences over pope's death
Asia|World

The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state ahead of his funeral, set for Saturday

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, days after the popular pontiff died at age 88

April 22, 2025
The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state ahead of his funeral, set for Saturday
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says

Vatican News has reported that Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died

April 22, 2025
Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says
Africa|Political|World

Africans root for first Black pope in modern history

Africans are hoping one of their own could become the first Black pope in modern history and build on Francis's legacy of

April 22, 2025
Africans root for first Black pope in modern history
Europe|Political|World

While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be 'ad vitam'

Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced his resignation in 2013, the first in 600 years

April 22, 2025
While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be 'ad vitam'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Abuse victims say they saw progress under Pope Francis, just not enough

When Pope Francis sat with his head in his hands and listened to accounts of clerical sexual abuse for an hour longer than scheduled during a trip to Dublin in

April 22, 2025
Abuse victims say they saw progress under Pope Francis, just not enough
Election|Europe|Political|World

What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?

Roman Catholic cardinals will hold a conclave to elect the Church's 267th pontiff and a successor to Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88.

April 22, 2025
What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?
Europe|Political|World

HOW IS A NEW POPE CHOSEN?

The process to find Pope Francis' successor will start soon.

April 22, 2025
HOW IS A NEW POPE CHOSEN?
Europe|Political|World

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor

April 21, 2025
What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
Europe|World

Death is a new beginning, Pope Francis wrote in preface to book

Death should not be seen as the end of life but as the beginning of eternity, Pope Francis said in words he wrote only days before his final hospitalisation in the preface to

April 22, 2025
Death is a new beginning, Pope Francis wrote in preface to book
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

April 22, 2025
Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates
Asia|Political|World

Pope’s death receives muted official response in China, which has a tense relationship with the Vatican

Pope’s death receives muted official response in China, which has a tense relationship with the Vatican

April 22, 2025
Pope’s death receives muted official response in China, which has a tense relationship with the Vatican
Asia|World

Tears, memories as fervently Catholic East Timor mourns Pope Francis

More than 1,500 people packed into a cathedral in East Timor on Tuesday and an overspill of hundreds swarmed outside as one of the world's most devoutly Roman

April 22, 2025
Tears, memories as fervently Catholic East Timor mourns Pope Francis
Asia|Political|World

'A true father to us' - Filipinos mourn Pope Francis

Filipinos knelt before a framed photo of Pope Francis surrounded by flowers and candles inside the Manila Cathedral on Tuesday for a solemn Mass

April 22, 2025
'A true father to us' - Filipinos mourn Pope Francis
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

Every pope has his critics

April 22, 2025
Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
Americas|Europe|Health|Political|World

OBIT: POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church, dies at 88, the Vatican has announced.

April 21, 2025
OBIT: POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88