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The Pope's funeral had a strict dress code — but not everyone followed the rules
Pope Francis has been laid to rest today (April 26 ... Black mantilla (a lace veil) and black gloves could also be worn, ...
What Pope Francis’s shoes revealed about his faith
As news of the pope’s death traveled across the globe, observers fondly remembered a man who bought his own eyeglasses, got ...
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What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions
The pope will be dressed in red, with his miter and pallium, the traditional headdress worn by bishops and a strip ... led by a priest carrying a cross, followed by the coffin and ordained ...
Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'
Tens of thousands of people from around the world traveled to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican this week to pay their ...
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‘Holy Troll-in-Chief’? Trump draws backlash, humour, more memes with image of himself as pope
This comes days after after the US president joked that he would be his number one choice for the next pope. Trump posted the ...
What is the Swiss Guard, the military body sworn to protect the pope?
The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.
Focus Shifts to Choosing Next Pope After Francis' Funeral
After Pope Francis' funeral, the Catholic Church shifts focus to the conclave, where cardinals will elect the next pope. This ...