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Trump jokes he’d like to be the next Pope – Watch the video
The U.S. president noted he doesn’t actually have a preference, but did mention a cardinal from New York
In eternity: Pope Francis Passes, his successors on standby
The two ceremonies on April 26—one spectacularly grand and the other simple and private—reflect the tensions within the largest Christian Church in the world, tensions that will influence the selection of Francis's successor
Pope Francis: The “shepherd” of the Catholic Church is laid to rest in Rome (updated)
At 11 AM Greek time, the ceremony, which will last approximately two hours, will be attended by two hundred thousand faithful and fifty heads of state and government, while 164 foreign delegations are present in Rome
Pope Francis and his unknown moments
Perhaps he was the only Pope bold enough to confess his sins and reveal his completely human moments and weaknesses, as recorded in his autobiography titled "Hope," published by Gutenberg. In it, he describes the early stages of his life, how he worked for a Greek-Jewish man, his teenage romances, the fights he had to engage in, and his fondness for pizza and soccer
Countdown to the funeral of Pope Francis: The coffin to be sealed this afternoon, the tomb made from the “people’s stone”
Preparations are intensifying for the funeral service set to begin tomorrow, Saturday at 10:00 AM – The Novemdiales will follow: an ancient nine-day mourning tradition for the repose of the deceased Pope’s soul
From Rome, the final greeting to Pope Francis – Kings and 50 heads of state present
By 1pm, 61,000 worshippers paid homage to the body of the Pontiff, which is located in St. Peter's Basilica - See live image
Crowds flock to the Vatican for the passing of Pope Francis – Trump prepares a barrage of meetings
Speculation mounts over a possible extension of the pilgrimage at St. Peter’s Basilica due to the massive turnout of faithful – The Pontiff’s funeral is emerging as a major international political event
