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Pope Francis, Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica

NBC News on MSN · 1h

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis

The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. (2 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square, after which the Vatican press office is expected to release details of the conclave that will elect the next pontiff.

Pope Francis live updates: About 90,000 have visited St. Peter's Basilica

As of Thursday evening, about 90,000 people have visited St. Peter’s Basilica to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican press office said. People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday.

USA TODAY on MSN · 11h

Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

Procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state

Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state

Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession taking Pope Francis to lie in state

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late pontiff into St. Peter's Basilica.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis lies in state as faithful, and others, bid farewell

Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral. But the thousands of people lining up to see Francis on Wednesday were a more diverse mix.

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Successor talk swirls as 61,000 pay homage to Pope Francis: Live updates

Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who ...

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St. Peter’s Basilica stays open overnight 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 ...

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Everything we know about the funeral of Pope Francis

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

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Vance, Catholic at odds with Pope Francis, attends Vatican's Good Friday service

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Pope’s doctor recounts Francis’ last moments in newspaper interview

Corriere della Sera has reported that Pope Francis’ doctor found the pontiff with his eyes open and breathing normally, but ...

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Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...

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