Historic Farewell: Pope Francis Laid to Rest at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
The world united in a profound farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday, as over 250,000 mourners gathered at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican to pay their final respects.
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Pope Francis Lies in State Ahead of Funeral Set for Saturday
Vatican City, April 22, 2025. — Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88 following a stroke and cardiac arrest, is lying in state at the Santa Marta residence, where he lived during his 12-year pon
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