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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.
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 ...
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Who Are the Many Popes Not Buried in the Vatican?
Pope Clement XIV is also buried in the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome.
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'Humbled to be here' - crowds queue in Vatican City
An atmosphere of solemnity hung over St Peter's Square, as thousands of people waited patiently for the procession of the ...
The Bulwark1d
Public Grief in Vatican City
The fight was ultimately irrelevant to the evening; more likely the byproduct of Italy’s lax public drinking laws than a ...
Catholic News Agency22h
CNA explains: What happens during the Vatican’s 9 days of mourning for the pope?
Rooted in ancient Christian and Roman customs, the Novendiales is a period of nine consecutive days dedicated to mourning the ...
Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Rome ahead of Pope's funeral on Saturday
Fans started gathering at San Lorenzo football club's chapel from Monday, to bid farewell to Pope Francis. "The Pope leaves ...