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Pope Francis, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as hundreds of thousands come to view Pope Francis

The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. (2 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square, after which the Vatican press office is expected to release details of the conclave that will elect the next pontiff.

CBS News · 4d

Pope lying in state draws tens of thousands to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican

So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.

UPI on MSN · 4d

St. Peter's Basilica opens all night as Pope Francis lies in state for second day

Vatican authorities kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night as an estimated 50,000 people lined around St. Peter's Square and out of the Vatican into Rome to view the body of Pope Francis lying in state.

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Pope Francis’s historic farewell: Vatican grieves Catholic Church’s 1st head from the Americas

The Vatican is grieving the first head of the Catholic Church from the Americas and Saturday marks the beginning of the ...

The Canadian Press on MSN2d

Pope Francis’ coffin leaves the Vatican en route to his burial place in St. Mary Major Basilica

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CTV News in Rome: Mourners gathering in St. Peter's Basilica

CTV News's Genevieve Beauchemin reports from Rome and shares details on the mood in Vatican City and how mourners remembering ...

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Pope Francis' tomb opens to visitors at Roman basilica, as 200K attend special Mass at St Peter's Square

Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...

Crafted Stories on MSN4h

Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at 88 Years Old

Pope Francis, the 266th and current pope of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He died in ...

Nigerian Tribune on MSN1d

Pope Francis’ funeral unites world leaders, politicians, royalty, 400,000 mourners

THE funeral of Pope Francis has become a significant global event, bringing together world leaders, politicians, royalty, and thousands of Catholic faithful from across the world.At least 400,000 ...

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