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Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
Read full article: Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting WednesdayVatican News has reported that Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died.
The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
Read full article: The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explainedThe death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins.
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter’s Square
Read full article: Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter’s SquareA convalescing Pope Francis has greeted the crowd in St_ Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week."
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
Read full article: What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?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.