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First images of Pope Francis in coffin released ahead of public viewing

The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Francis, showing him in his casket with the Vatican secretary of state praying over him. Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state ...
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Pope Francis’ viewing draws 250K mourners; Numbers fall short of St. John Paul II’s funeral

VATICAN CITY — The sealing of the coffin officially ended three days of public viewing of Pope Francis in Rome. The Vatican says about 250,000 people filed through St. Peter’s Basilica, and hundreds ...
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Cardinals set Pope Francis’ funeral for Saturday morning, public viewing starts Wednesday

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral and allowing ordinary faithful to begin paying their ...