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Manitoba Indigenous leaders among those in Rome to say farewell to Pope Francis, remembered as 'strong ally'
Indigenous leaders from Manitoba were among those who paid their last respects to Pope Francis at a funeral mass in Rome on ...
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.
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Among the meek and the mighty, Catholics bury their ‘people’s pope’
The pope’s unadorned tomb, marked by a single Latin word — Franciscus — was intended, a cleric said, to reflect a life of ...
Pope’s coffin passes Rome landmarks on journey to St. Mary Major Basilica
Crowds applauded and yelled “Papa Francesco!” as a slow-moving motorcade escorting the Pope’s coffin to his final resting ...
The pope wanted a 'small' funeral. He's getting fighter jets and drone-busters
Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...