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Sistine Chapel closes for conclave: What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions.

Euronews

In Vatican City, mourners and the curious gather after Pope Francis dies

Thousands pay their respects at St Peter’s Square as more visitors are expected over the nine-day mourning period.

Al Jazeera

Prince of Wales and Prime Minister to attend Pope Francis’s funeral

US President Donald Trump has already said on social media that he and his wife Melania plan to attend the funeral.

Evening Standard

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When is Pope Francis’s funeral? Date, time, and how to watch the live burial

The pope’s body was laid to rest in a coffin in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence in the Vatican, where he had lived, on Monday

Evening Standard

Who Will Be Pope Francis' Successor? The Powerful Frontrunners Vying For The Papacy

Pope Francis's sudden death at 88 has ignited intense speculation about his successor and the future of the Catholic Church.

Latin Times

Greece welcomes Vatican's return of Parthenon fragments to Acropolis

The ecumenical "donation" by the Vatican furthers a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken from the ancient site in Athens more than 200 years ago.

Euronews

The secretive $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and even ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it

The Vatican Bank has been plagued for years by financial scandals.

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Why a century-old tradition has been broken as Pope Francis is buried outside the Vatican

Pontiff said he had a great devotion to St Mary Major and prayed there the day after assuming the title

The Independent UK

Vatican confirms funeral date for Pope Francis

Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday 26 April, the Vatican has confirmed in a statement.

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First images of Pope Francis released following his death

The Vatican has shared the first images of late Pope Francis, showing him lying in a wooden coffin, dressed in red liturgical garments and wearing his bishop’s mitre.

Euronews

When and how did Pope Francis die? A look at the pontiff’s last days

We take a closer look at Pope Francis’s final days before his passing on Easter Monday.

Al Jazeera

Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy

The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities

The Independent UK

Pope Francis saw environmental and climate issues as moral concerns

In his landmark 2015 encyclical “Praised Be,” Pope Francis cast care for the planet as an urgent and existential moral concern

The Independent UK

Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the Vatican until the next pope is chosen?

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

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The Independent UK

How to watch Conclave, the film streaming now about the secret and mysterious ritual to elect a new Pope

Oscar-winning film documents the sequestering of the Vatican’s religious leaders as they select the new Pope

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis’s funeral to be held at St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday

Francis will be buried in Rome’s Esquilino neighbourhood, in break from tradition

The Independent UK

Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis lying in state ahead of funeral

The images were taken in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, his residence at the Vatican

International Business Times UK

Who Will Be the New Pope: Could the Next Pontiff Be From Africa, Asia, or Europe?

Pope Francis's sudden death at 88 has ignited intense speculation about his successor and the future of the Catholic Church.

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The Independent UK

Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite

Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate

The Conversation

To truly understand Pope Francis’ theology – and impact – you need to look to his life in Buenos Aires

Pope Francis’ journey from the streets of Flores, a neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to the Vatican, is a remarkable tale.

International Business Times UK

Is Pope Benedict XVI Still Alive? Why He Resigned, Age, And Why People Always Compare Him To Pope Francis

Pope Benedict XVI's historic resignation in 2013 paved the way for Pope Francis's election, sparking ongoing comparisons between their papacies.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis inspired generations and was beacon of humility – DiCaprio and Yeoh

The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican said.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis: Leonardo DiCaprio among stars to pay tribute to ‘beacon of humility’

The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday after a cerebral stroke, the Vatican said

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“Not Sure We Needed To See That”: Vatican Stuns With Open Coffin Photos Of Pope Francis

“He looks so peaceful,” one netizen said as the Vatican shared the first images of Pope Francis lying in a coffin a day after his passing.

The National (Scotland)

Vatican announces date for funeral of Pope Francis

The Vatican has announced the date for the funeral of Pope Francis ...

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