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Rules mourners visiting Pope Francis will have to follow as Vatican issues ban due to 'outrageous' behaviour
But as a ban had to be issued following ‘outrageous’ behaviour, those visiting Pope Francis must follow a list of rules and ...
Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal who is acting head of the Vatican?
The camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...
How Vatican City police are preparing for more than 170 VIPs at funeral
Vatican City and Italian State Police will be on the ground, water and in the air to prevent any security breaches at this ...
Watch livestream: Mourners gather in Vatican City after Pope Francis dies at 88
Hundreds of visitors gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Monday, April 21 to mourn the death of Pope Francis.
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A look at the ramped up security measures at Vatican City ahead of Pope Francis' funeral
The public mourning period presents a major security challenge: how to accommodate all the people who want to see the pope - ...
Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP's Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions
Associated Press reporter Nicole Winfield, who covered Pope Francis at the Vatican during his entire pontificate, earned the nickname “la prima della classe” -- or “the first in class” -- from him in ...
Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Vatican prepares to pay tribute to Pontiff as world leaders arrive
Mourners of the late Pope Francis flood Vatican City ahead of his funeral as world leaders arrive to pay tribute to the ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.