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Tomb of Pope Francis in Rome opens to visits from public

Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world and a crowd of hundreds of thousands.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Crowds line up to visit Pope Francis’ tomb in Rome as his last resting place opens to the public

Crowds of mourners waited in line on Sunday for a chance to visit Pope Francis’ final resting place in the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome, a day after his funeral service that was attended by world leaders and royalty.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

More than 30,000 people pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb

Francis opted for burial in Santa Maria Maggiore, located in Rome's most multi-cultural neighbouhood. No pope has been laid to rest outside the Vatican in more than a century.

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CBS News on MSN · 6d

Looking back at Pope Francis' legacy and 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 Church closer to the people.

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Who’s running the Catholic church until a new pope is chosen? Meet Kevin

Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell will run the Catholic Church for a brief period following the death of Pope Francis. As camerlengo, he is in charge of overseeing the church's operations and assets until a new pope is elected. Conclave is expected to take place in 15-20 days.

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How does the Catholic Church choose a new pope?

As the world mourns the loss, the Catholic Church will prepare to choose his successor. New popes are chosen through an event called the conclave, which brings together top Catholic leaders from around the world.

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Flight Searches For Papal Conclave Surge Over 345%—Here’s What Tourists Can Expect In Rome

On Friday, the day before the pope’s funeral, flight searches on Expedia for Rome for the dates of May 5-14 were up more than ...

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Now that Pope Francis has died, what happens next?

In the coming days, the pope will be mourned, eulogized and laid to rest as the head of the Catholic church, bishop of Rome and sovereign leader of Vatican City Then, the College of Cardinals ...

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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 ...

Sunday - Live from St Peter's Square in Rome: Pope Francis’ funeral and UK’s most senior Catholic on the future of the church - BBC Sounds

Live from St Peter's Square in Rome: Pope Francis’ funeral and UK’s most senior Catholic on the future of the church ...

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GR Diocese group leave for Rome pilgrimage

As Catholics worldwide await the conclave's choice of Pope Francis's successor, Diocese of Grand Rapids Bishop David ...

Rome's top tourist attraction, Sistine Chapel, closes to the public as Vatican prepares for new Pope

Tourists to Vatican are being shut out of the Sistine Chapel for the foreseeable future after the death of Pope Francis, ...

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Catholic cardinals meet to discuss date for secret conclave to elect new pope

Francis, pope since 2013, died aged 88 on April 21. His funeral on Saturday and a procession through Rome to his burial place ...

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Thousands line streets of Rome to bid final farewell to Pope Francis

The casket bearing the body of Pope Francis made its final journey through the streets of Rome accompanied by applause and ...

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