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Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican may extend the opening hours of St. Peter’s Basilica beyond the established time of midnight, the Vatican Press office said.

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Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

NBC News · 23h

Pope Francis’ death: Viewing tomorrow ahead of Vatican funeral Saturday

The Vatican says Pope Francis’ body may be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica to allow worshippers to pay their respects tomorrow. Arrangements will be confirmed today The death of Pope Francis is deeply personal for many in the U.

People's Pope

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Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site

Orlando Sentinel · 5m

Here’s what we know about Pope Francis’ funeral

Francis’ death and funeral will usher in a carefully orchestrated period of transition in the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church, with cardinals gathering over the coming days before entering a conclave, the secretive ritual voting in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope.

Pope Francis: The People's Pope

This obituary film charts the life of Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, from his rise through the ranks of the Catholic church in Argentina, his election to pope in 2013 and the challenges and changes he faced during his 12-year pontificate.

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Pope Francis, groundbreaking leader of Catholic Church, dies at age 88

Remembering Pope Francis, the Catholic Church leader who broke with tradition 10:43. Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged ...

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The new leader of the Catholic Church will inherit a financial mess that Pope Francis spent much of his reign trying to fix

Even on his deathbed, Pope Francis didn’t pause from pursuing a dogged campaign that distinguished his reign: reforming the ...

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Santa Rosa Diocese scheduling Mass services to honor late Pope Francis

Bishop Vasa, in a statement paying tribute to Francis, highlighted the late pope’s love for the poor and devotion to material ...

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Pope Francis' death mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

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Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of ...

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Five Ways Pope Francis, Religious Leader Who Pushed to Modernize the Catholic Church, Was a Man of Firsts

The pontiff, who died on Easter Monday at age 88, strived to make the church more inclusive. But critics believed his reforms ...

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Looking back at Pope Francis' impact on the Catholic Church

A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the ...

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Pope Francis’ Legacy To Women In The Catholic Church: A Platform, Not A Pulpit

Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for ...

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Pope Francis live updates: Pontiff lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica for 3 days ahead of funeral

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

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