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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.

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Crowds wait for hours to pay final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's

Mourners stood in line for hours on Thursday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral on Saturday. Huge queues snaked around St.

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Pope Francis’ funeral is on Saturday. It’s not too late to pay respects, but it's close.

There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after his funeral on Saturday.

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Pope Francis' funeral: Donald Trump, Prince William among world leaders attending

His memorial service is set for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) and his body will be buried at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket, per his request.

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Victim's Advocates Criticise Cardinal's Role in Pope Francis' Funeral

Advocates for Catholic clergy sexual abuse victims are criticising the appointment of a retired U.S. cardinal who has been accused of mishandling abuse cases to a ceremonial role in helping seal Pope Francis' casket and entomb his remains.

Cardinals prepare for Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday and upcoming conclave

Tens of thousands of people have visited St. Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as preparations also begin for the conclave. Chris Jansing reports more from the Vatican and is joined by NBC News’ Molly Hunter,

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Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state for second day

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.

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Pope Francis dead at 88 years old

Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning at the Vatican. Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell was seen sealing the door to ...

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US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin

Cardinal Roger Mahony has repeatedly apologized for his handling of clerical sexual abuse in Los Angeles. In 2013, internal ...

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What to know about the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and ...

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Touched by Pope Francis: An artist, an ailing baby reflect big impact in small moments

Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect ...

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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 ...

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Pope Francis' Ordinary Shoes Bring Pride to His Argentine Neighborhood — and His Cobbler

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The man who would the world would know as Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same ...

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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.

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