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An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes
According to tradition, the camerlengo certifies the pope’s death, seals the papal apartment and breaks the pope’s ...
Pope’s Funeral to Take Place on April 26 in Rome, Holy See Says
The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See ...
Pope Francis, in some of his last words, thanked nurse for chance to greet Easter crowd, Vatican says
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...
The legacy of Pope Francis: Former representative to the Holy See speaks on Pope's death
Worshippers will flock to the Vatican in the coming days to farewell Pope Francis, including the Cardinals who will elect his ...
Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death
As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...
Singapore leaders send condolence letters to the Holy See after Pope Francis’ death
“Pope Francis was a leader for a troubled world,” wrote President Tharman in the letter released by the Singapore Ministry of ...
Pope Francis’ death live updates: Viewing tomorrow ahead of Vatican leader’s funeral Saturday
Tributes to Pope Francis pour in from around the world with Vatican set to published details of funeral and conclave ...
The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it
Pope Francis died on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of reform at the $6 billion Vatican Bank. Although founded to manage ...