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How Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity

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Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch.

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What to know about the death of Pope Francis

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Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

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What are the church's rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one?

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The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one.

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The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained

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The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins.

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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

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The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is sick.

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Cardinal: Pope's wheelchair use an example to older adults

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A top Vatican cardinal says Pope Francis’ willingness to work despite knee pain that has made walking nearly impossible shows other older adults that they have wisdom and experience to offer younger generations.