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Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?
Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica ...
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Vatican shares details of Pope Francis’ death, funeral is scheduled for Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica
As the world continues to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death yesterday at the age of 88, the Vatican released ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican What’s Happening and Where
Faithful and nuns gather by the statue of Pope Pius IX, inside in St. Mary Major basilica, where Pope Francis will be buried, ...
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ABC7's David Ono reports from Rome ahead of Pope Francis' funeral
Eyewitness News anchor David Ono arrived Tuesday as the Vatican released new details on this weekend's events. Ono has ...
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican
Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...
Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the Vatican until the next pope is chosen?
The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.
Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully ...