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Update Pope Francis’s coffin arrives in Saint Peter’s Basilica to lie in state

Pope Francis’s coffin arrives in Saint Peter’s Basilica to lie in state

  • Heads of state are expected for Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday in St. Peter’s Square
  • The three days of public viewing are largely for ordinary Catholics to grieve the pontiff
By AFP - AP ·
Arab Americans mourn Francis, a pope who had great sympathy for Palestinian and Arab suffering

Arab Americans mourn Francis, a pope who had great sympathy for Palestinian and Arab suffering

By RAY HANANIA ·
For Iraqi Christians, pope’s visit was a rare moment of hope

For Iraqi Christians, pope’s visit was a rare moment of hope

By AP ·
Italy’s Serie A fixtures rescheduled due to Pope Francis’ funeral

Italy’s Serie A fixtures rescheduled due to Pope Francis’ funeral

By Reuters ·
‘Heartbroken’ Christians in Gaza recall Pope Francis’ nightly calls during Israeli war

‘Heartbroken’ Christians in Gaza recall Pope Francis’ nightly calls during Israeli war

By Arab News ·
Israel shares, then deletes, condolences over pope’s death

Israel shares, then deletes, condolences over pope’s death

By Reuters ·
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, gives a press conference at the patriarchate headquarters.

Jerusalem patriarch hails pope’s commitment to Gaza

By AFP ·
Update Cardinals set Pope Francis’ funeral for Saturday morning, with public viewing starting Wednesday

Cardinals set Pope Francis’ funeral for Saturday morning, with public viewing starting Wednesday

By AP ·
Gaza’s Christians ‘heartbroken’ for Pope who phoned them nightly

Gaza’s Christians ‘heartbroken’ for Pope who phoned them nightly

By Reuters ·
The Pope with ‘two left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’

The Pope with ‘two left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’

By AFP ·
‘A true father to us’ – Filipinos mourn Pope Francis video

‘A true father to us’ – Filipinos mourn Pope Francis

By Reuters ·
Special Arabs mourn death of Pope Francis, advocate of interfaith dialogue and human dignity

Arabs mourn death of Pope Francis, advocate of interfaith dialogue and human dignity

By ANAN TELLO ·
Who might succeed Pope Francis? Nine possible candidates

Who might succeed Pope Francis? Nine possible candidates

By Reuters ·

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