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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.
Will Pope Francis Be Made a Saint?
Two of the five popes before Francis have become saints, but merely serving as pontiff is no longer a guarantee of ...
Powerful and poor celebrate Pope Francis in moving funeral mass - AP explains
250,000 people packed into St. Peter’s Square this morning for a very moving funeral mass for Pope Francis. Shortly before ...
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 ...
Final respects paid to Pope in West Midlands
Catholics have paid their last respects to Pope Francis at services across the West Midlands. At least 400,000 people are ...
Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years
President Donald Trump has paid his respects to Pope Francis, joining more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries at ...