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How Pope Francis became an unlikely fashion icon
Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis’ understated style ...
Pope Francis' funeral will feature huge security operation in Rome
From patrols on the River Tiber to surveillance drones and snipers deployed around St. Peter's Square, Rome is preparing to ...
Vatican keeps St. Peter’s open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout
So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all ...
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements
Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...
Pope Francis died quickly and without suffering, his doctor says
Pope Francis died quickly on Monday morning from an unexpected stroke without suffering undue pain, and there was nothing ...
Pope Francis was born to Italian immigrant parents. Here’s what we know about his family.
Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...
Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout
People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay ...
Dancing tango, working at a bar: Pope Francis facts that may surprise you
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis loved soccer and tango, once worked as a bar doorman and was known to shun the pomp of ...