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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

Patriarch Bartholomew will go to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis

During today's Divine Liturgy, at the Holy Church of St. George Workhouse in Istanbul, he made reference to Pope Francis, whom he described as a "friend of Orthodoxy"

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

Faithful flock to the Vatican for public viewing of Pope Francis’ body – Watch live footage

Faithful will be able to pay their respects at St. Peter’s Basilica until Friday at 7 p.m.

Pope Francis’ last moments – They called for an ambulance, but he deteriorated within minutes

"He didn't suffer, it all happened very quickly," said those close to his final moments

The glossary of the papal transition: From “Extra omnes” to “Habemus Papam”

From the certification of death and the popular pilgrimage to the election of the new Pope, each stage is governed by centuries-old traditions and strict Vatican procedures

Open-casket ceremony held to confirm the death of the Pope – Vatican releases official photos

The Pope's body will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful will be able to pay their respects – The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, April 26

Who are the 8 most likely successors to Pope Francis – Among them two black and one Asian

The Catholic Church enters a new period of waiting and decisions - The Conclave of Cardinals is called to choose the next Pontiff

Pope Francis: What the protocol foresees after the death of the Pontiff

Procedures from the time of death to the beginning of his succession - Some Vatican traditions date back to ancient Rome - The first Pope in a century to be buried outside the Vatican

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