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Pope’s Will Says He Wants to Be Buried in a Simple Tomb in Rome
Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where seven other popes are buried.
Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter's Square and treat ...
Pope’s final testament revealed as Francis asked to be buried in ‘simple tomb in the ground’ as cause of death confirmed
POPE Francis’ final testament has been revealed as the pontiff asked to be buried in a simple tomb underground. The leader of ...
Pope Francis has died. Here's a timeline of some key events in his life.
Here are some important dates in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis in 2013 and died on Monday.
Which cardinals are seen as potential contenders to be the next pope?
In 2020, Edward Pentin, a longtime correspondent for the National Catholic Register, released a book on the topic, titled: ...
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Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days
Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican announced on April 21, 2025. His death came one day after a brief appearance to thousands gathered in St Peter’s Square for the Vatican’s open-air Easter ...
How the Pope defied doctors in his final 24 hours
Doctors had recommended two. They had seen how close he had come to death in those weeks in hospital. In fact, he had been so ...
Pope Francis Dies at 88 Right After Easter, Following Health Crisis and Monthlong Hospitalization
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, assumed the papacy in 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI ...
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Pope Francis' funeral set for Saturday, world leaders expected
Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump to ...